<p>If I should, what is an appropriate way to decline? Should I tell the school in advance? Heres the rundown:</p>
<p>I applied to a rolling admissions school and received a letter, by the school, that awarded a scholarship recently. Although I havent said yes or anything, I feel kinda pressured to attend the school because of this. I also applied to other schools early action/ rolling ad. I would like to wait for FAFSA and receive other admission/rejection letters before I make a decision. Back to the main question: is it more appropriate to decline the scholarship early or hold on to the scholarship until I make a final decision?</p>
<p>Hold onto it until you can compare offers. You’re over-worrying about this. Yes, you got the award now, but the school doesn’t expect you to commit now. Schools know that you’re going to wait.</p>
<p>Plus, if you just straight up don’t register /contact them /show up in the fall, they’ll know you’re not attending and so won’t hold you responsible for your awards. Don’t know if that’s custom, but that’s what I did, anyway. :)</p>
<p>Wait. There is no need to decline this offer now. I’m not sure why you think that is a good option.</p>
<p>Once you do make a final decision, then notify the college ASAP so they can make that scholarship available to a different student.</p>
<p>Particularly as you narrow down your college list, notify the colleges who are definite nos when you cross them off your list. You can still keep 3 or so colleges waiting until May 1, while you make final comparisons.</p>
<p>Agree, don’t decline it! You may up attending that college so don’t reject anything at this point!</p>