Still haven't heard from Financial Aid???

mkelly3585
Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:14:24 +0000

My daughter was accepted to UMD as a spring 14 admit. After looking at freshman connection or staying home for the fall, she applied to and was accepted to Destination: London. We went down last Friday for accepted student day and met with financial aid. They said we would have the package on the 19th. Nothing today online so I called. Now they’re saying the 25th. I think we have to commit by May 1st to not only UMD but the London program as well. $900 non-refundable dollars. In addition we will have less then a week to decide and look for loans. Last year my son went to a different college and I had to do some legwork to get some loans. I’m assuming this will be the same.

Is anyone else waiting to hear from financial aid? I know they don’t give much, but I need to know what we’re looking at. Testudo just says a aid package is in process.

She was also accepted to:
Temple (27k 13k after grants and scholarships)
Philly U (42k 12k after grants and scholarships)
We also need to let these schools know by May 1st or she loses their offers.

She really likes UMD, but we need answers now.