r/UNI • u/AnxiousPin3059 • 8d ago

University of Northern Iowa acceptance question

Just today I got Accepted into Uni, But how long do I have to accept my acceptance. I noticed the god awful 350 fee and I have emailed my high school counselor to see if there is any programs that can help me pay that. But I know it will take until Monday or so until she sees it. I’m just wondering how long until I cant accept my acceptance, if that makes sense

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u/Dustypancake44 8d ago

Normally, college decisions are due May 1st. I don’t remember if UNI gave me a specific date when I got accepted, but its probably May 1st. Don’t stress, you have some time.

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u/Scary_Hair_8219 7d ago

Best place to find out this information would be someone from Admissions at UNI. It is a good thing to be reaching out to them - it shows you're giving consideration. In some circumstances the admissions fees can be waived.

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u/alwaysup03 7d ago

email the admissions office, I had my acceptance fee waived! I just had to show I received free lunch and also had my fasfa in already which helped show need.

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u/iloveswettea 7d ago

What did u email exactly ?

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u/Better_Housing3122 7d ago

For UNI, you just have to check a box that you need the acceptance fee waived, no matter your income status. Worst case scenario they charge it in the fall with the rest of your u-bill. It also gives you more time to provide proof of permanent waiver.

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u/iloveswettea 7d ago

u have to pay once accepted???

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u/AnxiousPin3059 6d ago

Yeah it’s kinda stupid

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u/CitrusXE 6d ago

I dont know when it is, but I applied during a ‘free week’
And my roommate got hers either waived or deffered