<p>Has anyone experienced losing housing or program space from a school while waiting to find out what other schools are accepting?</p>
<p>i dont see why you would. most schools will return the housing deposit if you choose not to enroll there.</p>
<p>And some schools specifically suggest that you return the housing form, even if you are undecided.</p>
<p>Careful....not all return the housing deposit. One of the schools my daughter has been accepted to, specifically told us that the housing is first-come/first served, and that she should make her selection early. The literature was not clear about deposit refunds. We had to call and were told that the housing deposit is non-refundable. While we "might" get it back after appealing to a higher board, we were advised not to assume so. </p>
<p>It is best to ask each college.</p>
<p>Thank you for these replies! At first I was surprised that they would even let you hold a place without agreeing to attend the school. This school does say the deposit is refundable. But I will definitely call first.Their letter is not clear that you can deposit without also making a deposit for the enrollment. It's vague, probably for good reason.</p>
<p>DS sent in enrollment deposit and housing deposit separately. His stated refunds if notified before May 1, and he'll know for sure on his final choice before May 1, so it wasn't an issue.</p>
<p>It's different with each school. We found one that for $35 non-refundable deposit, you could go ahead and pick your top 3 room choices even though you hadn't decided to attend. That's good PR to me because if D gets the exact resident hall and room she wants, she's more likely to want to attend. Some aren't as generous though.</p>
<p>UT Austin has such tight housing that the deposit must be made well in advance of the application, even. And it is non-refundable. Best to check and see what each school requires. Some of D's friends sent in their deposits a couple weeks after the first day it was allowed, and they missed out on housing.</p>