I haven't received my financial aid package yet. I was told that I have 2 weeks to decide once I receive it. From what I've gathered, technicality you mentioned is based on the possibility of the financial aid package not arriving until April 1st. Let's see what happens. Good luck!
Hey Firedrops. I was accepted to BU as well and seem to be in the same position as you. I also e-mailed the department about the funding. We should know by the end of the month.
I'm excited. Boston's a beautiful city and there are so many schools around. What are you studying?