<p>Debbie,</p>
<p>You don’t HAVE to put down the housing deposit at UA. Once your daughter feels like there is a good chance she might attend 'Bama you should go ahead and pay the housing deposit. Freshman room selection times are based on the time you pay your housing deposit. They are first come, first serve, BUT, even if you wait until the Spring she’ll still get good housing, she just won’t have as much flexibility in choosing. Also, I think all but $25 of the housing deposit is refundable if your daughter chooses not to come to UA.</p>