<p>when does the financial aid office find out a students decision? or do they never find out and simply put together a financial aid package? ivy-specific</p>
<p>The decision comes after the aid package is given to the student. You can’t make a decision without knowing the cost. Therefore aid packages are developed for all accepted students.</p>
<p>Your financial aid package should come when you receive your acceptance…or VERY shortly thereafter. The financial aid awards come BEFORE the student accepts an offer of attendance…assuming that all of the financial aid application materials were received by the college by THEIR deadline.</p>