Do all schools return your deposit if you decide not to go there before May 15?

[sunsweet]

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so schools want a deposit in 2 weeks after accepting you. obviously I don't know if I'm going to get in to schools that are higher ranked on my list. so are u guys just sending in the deposit to all the ones ur unsure about? will they all return it if you say no before may 15th or do I have to call each individual school and make sure? I just thought it would be really weird and seem unappreciative of me to call them and ask if they'll return my money if I don't go there. thanks...

 

[sunsweet]

come on people, help me out here! anyone care to take a guess... 😉

 

[Jeffy]

I'm kind of curious too, but I think I'll start worrying about this more come March.

 

[PookieGirl]

No. It varies by school. The school at which I have my only acceptance explicitly states in their acceptance letter that the deposit is nonrefundable and indicative of your final decision to attend their school.

 

[sunsweet]

thanks...I guess I'll try to look it up for the individual schools.

 

[superdevil]

the only deposit i've had to give so far is nonrefundable (ohio state). total crap, i say.

 

[CarleneM]

this information is in the MSAR so I'd check that out.

 

[superdevil]

this information is in the MSAR so I'd check that out.

but its not always correct/current. take ohio state--the most recent MSAR says "no deposit", but its $25, and its non-refundable at that.

 

[MeowMix]

The only school that returned my deposit was MSU. Unfortunately, I had never given them a deposit check in the first place, so I had to return the money.

At most places, you can kiss that money goodbye.