<p>My friend has a dilemma. He wants to attend College #1 but filed a Financial Aid appeal and probably won't hear before May 1. Is this just cause to commit to two colleges, then back out of College #2 if a better Financial Aid package comes through? </p>
<p>He should wait until the last possible minute to commit to the one college to see if the financial aid appeal does come through by May 1st. The colleges know that students have to commit by May 1. You are never supposed to “double deposit,” but this may be one of those “gray” areas.</p>
<p>Not clear he can double deposit. He should call the school he is waiting on and ask what to do.Perhaps they can give him an extension to decide. If he would not go there without better fin aid, he should deposit at the first and then withdraw if other school comes through (like a wait list). </p>
<p>Agree ^^since he’s going to attend the college #2 if college #1 doesn’t come up with financial aid, he should
first call college #1 admissions and see if he can get an extension on committing explaining he has a financial appeal in place. But he needs to deposit at college #2 and if the money comes through withdraw at #2 (although he will probably lose that deposit). </p>