How long do scholarship offers last? Forum

[metaphysicalkant]

I just got a scholarship offer, but the letter didn't specify a response date. Should I assume that the scholarship is good for as long as my admission offer? Do I have as long to accept the scholarship as I do to decide if I'm attending (until next spring)? I am a bit afraid to ask the school directly for fear that they will come up with a short response time. The scholarship is very generous, but I want to keep my options open since its still early in the cycle. Thanks!

[BrazilBandit]

The only one I remember from last cycle having a deadline different from the seat deposit was USC.

[Skool]

Yeah, I agree with the above that it's generally seat deposit in the late spring/early summer.

If it's different, they will be really clear in letting you know.

But obviously, keeping a spot in the class and an accompanying scholarship offer past the seat deposit deadline is tricky, as is negotiation past this deadline. Something to keep in mind as you strategize and the offers roll in.

[Auxilio]

I would agree that it is probably the seat deadline, there are only a couple schools where I was offered a different date—and they were very clearly outlined.

Also, they will likely alert you if you miss the deadline anyways, if only to confirm it on their books. At that point I am sure you could quickly accept it if you had too—they want you there, do not treat this as a grand gift of theirs, it was a calculated choice to convince you to come.