Financial aid letter before decision letter?

[lmt007]

I apologize if this has already been answered elsewhere... I am new to these forums and this is my first time applying to grad schools.

 

I haven't heard anything from any of my schools yet, but I got an email from my top choice telling me to fill out fafsa if I am interested in financial aid for the 2013-2014 school year. Is this just a standard thing most schools do to make sure everyone has their ducks in a row in the event they are accepted? I don't want to get my hopes up over an email all of the other applicants probably got too.

 

Any insight on this would be very much appreciated!

[sing something]

I'm guessing they send it to all applicants since the decisions are made after the FAFSA priority deadline. I know for certain this is the case at the University of Denver.

[lmt007]

Arggggghhhh yeah, that makes the most sense. My heart stopped when I saw an email with the name of the school on it. Guess the waiting game continues.

[HigherEd2013]

Unfortunately, I got a similar email from two of my schools. I think it's pretty standard. Sending good thoughts your way though! Good luck!

[humblegirl]

I had the same thing happen to me! I assumed that process was initiated after a student was admitted. Darn! I'm wondering if I should assume a rejection since the "orientation" weekend is supposed to take place in a few short weeks.

[selecttext]

you may even get an acceptance letter, from the school of graduate studies, that informs you that you owe  thousands of dollars as of a certain date despite promises of a tuition waiver. your financial package may come in a separate letter from your department

[ANDS!]

you may even get an acceptance letter, from the school of graduate studies, that informs you that you owe  thousands of dollars as of a certain date despite promises of a tuition waiver. your financial package may come in a separate letter from your department

This isn't uncommon and I would be surprised if one didn't get the message.  The schools tally bills long before the federal government and the actual campus get around to applying tuition waivers and aid to your account.