<p>I’m a little confused. Are you saying that you do NOT need to put down a deposit to hold your spot at Pitt, but instead you can wait until May 1? (That is the case for many nursing programs).</p>
<p>(Of course, if a student has really crossed a college off their list, they should let that college know as soon as possible to make room for others).</p>
<p>As of 3 years ago when my son applied, Pitt announced most of their merit scholarships before December. At that time, it seemed that much of the merit money was directed towards out of state students, because they figured the in-state students were already getting a reasonable tuition level.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that tuition for Pitt’s nursing program increases by a few thousand dollars in the last 2 years. The same is true for Penn State. At the same time, keep in mind that the cost of housing and the cost of living in Pittsburgh are lower than in many large cities.</p>
<p>Many colleges will give you a quicker decision for financial aid if all of your paperwork is in early.</p>