Hello guys, I'd like to ask if accepting one school's offer and then declining it later, to go to another school (because of better funding, etc.), is a common thing.
Currently I am admitted to Masters of Public Health degree in University of Michigan and University of Washington. My first choice is UM, but scholarship made things a bit complicated.
U-M offered me partial scholarship when I was admitted. UW on the other hand, I had to apply for scholarship (also partial), which I did. I don't know how much I will be awarded (or awarded at all), but if I receive maximum amount I am almost sure that I will go to UW because it will cost significantly less than UM (even with scholarship). If cost is similar between UM and UW even with the scholarship, I will go to UM.
The problem is that UW's scholarship process is rolling basis, and I don't know when they will return the answer (in email, it said that I can hear from them anytime between Feb to June). I waited for some time now, but obviously, I can't wait forever. So I was considering an option of accepting UM's admission for now, and wait for UW's scholarship offer. If I get maximum scholarship, then I will accept UW's admission. (at least that's my plan)
I wanted to know if this kind of thing is common (or, understood) among admitted students and school. I am sure it is not desirable thing to do, but I want to know how it is viewed.
Thank you for reading my question!
