<p>I got this email confirming my FAFSA but the last step on this letter says to pay my deposit? Does this mean I have been accepted into this school or does this mean they can still reject me even after I paid the deposit.</p>
<p>PLEASE VIEW STEP 4</p>
<p>Dear Johnathon,
Welcome to Binghamton University!</p>
<p>We received your 2014-15 FAFSA (financial aid application) and your award offer has been calculated and is ready for viewing. While you do not qualify for “need-based” financial assistance, we recognize that paying for a college education requires financial planning, budgeting and understanding the bottom line. </p>
<p>College is an investment and Binghamton is pleased to provide you with financing options, tools and resources to assist you with financing your education. This information is provided to you electronically only. Please save this e-mail and share it with your family.</p>
<p>Follow these 4 easy steps: </p>
<p>STEP 1: UNDERSTAND YOUR FINANCING OPTIONS</p>
<p>Go to the Financial Aid webpage to:</p>
<p>• Review our “How to Finance Your Education" PDF.
• Watch the video about how scholarships are awarded at Binghamton.</p>
<p>STEP 2: VIEW and/or PRINT YOUR OFFER ONLINE</p>
<p>• Log in to BU Brain.
• At the Main Menu, click on the Financial Aid tab.<br>
• Select Award from the main menu.
• Click Award for Aid Year and then choose 2014-15 from the drop down menu.
• Go to Award Overview to VIEW and/or PRINT your SUNY Smart Track Award letter.</p>
<p>STEP 3: COMPARE COSTS AND OFFERS</p>
<p>Go to the Financial Aid webpage to:</p>
<p>• Watch the video about comparing costs and your financial aid offers.
• Use Binghamton’s Comparison Worksheet. Easily compare costs and offers in order to make your important financial decision.</p>
<p>STEP 4: ENROLL TODAY </p>
<p>• Pay your deposit online or mail your deposit postmarked by May 1.</p>
<p>Congratulations! If you have any questions, please contact our office at <a href="mailto:award@binghamton.edu">award@binghamton.edu</a> or 607-777-2428.</p>