I want to write a letter of intent...

[Dr Gerrard]

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But the cost of attendance at the school I want to do it for over 4 years is like 280,000.

Could I say something about how barring any significant financial differences, I would attend if I were admitted off of the waitlist?

Do they assume that financial issues can arise when writing a letter of intent?

 

[WeAreNotRobots]

Um, you want to negotiate yourself off a waitlist and request some grant money all in one move? Bold.

 

[TOcho118]

But the cost of attendance at the school I want to do it for over 4 years is like 280,000.

Could I say something about how barring any significant financial differences, I would attend if I were admitted off of the waitlist?

Do they assume that financial issues can arise when writing a letter of intent?

There are quite a few threads dedicated to topics such as these. I would recommend a quick search.

Nevertheless, I would imagine that it would probably be best not to mention this in your letter. You would basically be giving yourself an "out," which would undermine the purpose of the letter to begin with. Remember that letters of intent are not legally binding. If you were accepted post LOI, and had a significant financial change, then you could write an email explaining your situation and letting them know that you have to withdraw. They're not stupid and they know how much it costs to attend. Just no reason to attach conditions to your LOI.

 

[Dr Gerrard]

I have sent multiple schools telling them how I do have continued interest in their school.

Since a letter of intent is different, I am assuming these would not be conflicting

 

[HAV000]

I could see it both ways: saying it would undermine the strength of your intent, but not saying it might blindside them later, especially if your LOI is really really persuasive. I suppose I would agree with Tocho118's reasoning and not mention it