Is calling rude?

Paying for College
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<p>I applied for two local scholarships a few months ago, and for various reasons, I know my chances are extremely good for getting at least one.</p>

<p>Here's the problem: My tuition for fall semester is due on the 17th, and I still haven't heard back about the scholarships. I really need to know if I'm going to get one (or both?) of them so I can know how much I'm going to need to pay up front. I know I can get a refund after the fact if the scholarship comes in after the 17th, but money's really tight right now and I'd really rather not take the entire sum out of the bank account if I don't need to.</p>

<p>Would calling the organization to ask about my status be really rude? I don't want to be, but at the same time, it's been a while now. They're supposed to notify whether you're awarded one or not, so I'm getting a little frustrated with this. We were supposed to know the second week of June, and now it's July and still no word. Should I keep waiting or call?</p>

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<p>Honestly, if you were suppose to know in June about both of them, chances are you didn't get either of them. I applied for a ton of local ones, and only a couple of mine sent rejection letters (instead of letting me wonder). I guess you could call. It's not really rude. And think of it like this, if you didn't win, it's not like you will have to talk to them again. If you did get it, well, you're getting money and can't bother with being rude. Be sure to send them a lovely thank you note.</p>

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<p>No, the point is that everyone was supposed to receive notification if they received one or not. I was also told by a member of the committee that I had a 95% lock on one of them.</p>

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<p>Do you have any friends who tried out for them? Have they heard?</p>

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<p>It never hurts to ask politely. There's no harm in wanting to know.</p>