<p>Can I send in a refundable by May 1 deposit to a school I was accepted to while still waiting for other replies of acceptances?<br>
The school I was accepted to said space was limited, especially for housing but I haven't heard from 14 other colleges.
I don't know what the policy is on this...Thanks</p>
<p>We sent in the deposit for enrollment and a housing deposit to the school my S will most likely enroll in. He is still waiting on 2 other schools for admit decisions. If they offer a better deal, he may change his mind. I think the fact they tell you the deposit is refundable gives you your answer.</p>
<p>BTW, you applied to 15 schools? Wow. You're responsible for part of the selectivity increases in the USNWR rankings all on your own! ;)</p>
<p>You can go ahead and send the $$ in to hold a spot, but be prepared that it may NOT be refundable, should you decide to enroll elsewhere. Each school can make its own decision as to refund or not. Our research for now 2 kids shows that most choose NOT to refund.</p>
<p>Actually I applied to 17. I got deferred EA from Harvard and I'm already accepted to my 2 safty schools, and I just found out I'm waitlisted at another. I can't wait until this month is over! I never wish time away, but I've never been through the college admissions process either! I think life expectancy in the world would go up by a few years if they didn't make prospective students wait so long!</p>
<p>some schools say the deposit is refundable, but once you send in your housing dep and acceptance deposit that they expect you to withdraw your other apps.</p>
<p>Some schools say that all deposits are refundable, some say the housing [but not tuition dep] is refundable, some schools say that no deposit is refundable and is a binding commitment to attend there.</p>
<p>If your letters from your two safeties indicate that all deposits are refundable until May 1, you should be okay. They would tell you if you had to w/draw all other apps or deposits. </p>
<p>Some schools take housing and course registration prefs in the order that deposits are received. If your deposits are refundable until May 1, go ahead and save your place in line.</p>
<p>I would call admission offices and asked if sending a deposit was a legal obligation for the tuition if the student decided not to attend. Some colleges say it is, some say it isn't. In all cases, part or all of the deposit is forfeited. Best to ask and also to note the date, time and person you talked to.</p>