<p>The practice of declaring your intent to enroll at ONE University is a courtesy, not a legal requirement. If your financial situation prevents you from making a rational choice by May 1, then </p>
<p>1) extend each University the opportunity to extend your SIR date, explaining your financial circumstances. A short, two sentence email.</p>
<p>If this fails, then by all means SIR to both Universities. In a way, you can view this as repaying their discourtesy with your own.</p>