Hey Nate,
I have not heard anything formally about the start date, but I would think that school would start around the same time as last year. Orientation was the 14th and classes started the 20th, so I would guess it would be the 13th and the 19th this year.
About financial aid, I received my estimate over a week ago and I know several other people that did too, but they are all from Ohio. I do not know if that had anything to do with that. Maybe you should give Debbie a call and see what's up.
Housing is a different story. I need to get on it quick. I'm moving back to Cincinnati in a week to move back in with my parents. Hopefully, I will find a place in the next few weeks and find a roommate.