<p>For all others with the same question, I contacted Pitt admissions to ask about the academic deposit. They said the academic deposit is NOT what holds one’s spot in the nursing program. Instead, acceptance to the direct admit program means you have a spot and can’t be kicked out by someone who submitted their academic deposit earlier.
Furthermore, I was told they do not send financial aid offers until April.
Based on the net price calculator and the fact that I’m not getting federal aid, I will have to cross Pitt off my list, but I wish others luck.</p>