non-refundable deposits

[Barin]

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I was sure that deposits at all schools are refundable prior to May 15th, but I was told some schools do not give money out at all? Anybody can clear that up?

Thanks.

 

[Dr. Kermit]

The school will state whether or not the deposit is refundable in the acceptance letter. Temple and Hahnemann both said that the deposit was non-refundable and would be applied to the first semester's tuition. Einstein says it is refundable up until June 1st.

 

[megkudos]

Wow that's annoying that it is not refundable some places.

FYI too- I think some schools (NYMC for instance) don't even require you to deposit money until May 15th. You just have to sign a form. That's the way it should be 🙂

 

[Barin]

I'm afraid you're not right, Dr. Kermit. At MCPHU it is refundable if you withdraw acceptance before May 15th, and if you do decide to go there it's applied to tuition.

 

[grasshopper]

Baylor didn't ask for any $ to accept. They're nice like that. No secondary app fee there either. Good ol' Texas kindness. 🙂

 

[Dr. Kermit]

Um Barin, I'm looking right at my confirmation letter that I recieved from MCP upon the receipt of my deposit that says "we received your non-refundable deposit of $100 on 12/15." Later in the letter is says, "if you do not wish you continue holding your seat, please notify us by 5/15."

Do you really think a school that had as much financial hardship as MCP would give you back $100?

 

[Barin]

I'm sure they should - it's AMCAS regulation, MSAR book says in MCPHU chapter that deposit IS refundable.