Originally Posted by JABMK:
My 2015 is thinking of accepting a Patriot League offer. He also is considering a D3 school that is top in his intended major. He is leaning toward the Patriot League offer but still do not know the financial aid aspect of the offer. Do Patriot League schools offer baseball money? Do you sign an NLI if there is no baseball money but there is financial aid? If no NLI how is there a commitment other than verbal?
The D3 school is requesting a decision with a time limit that is up prior to the Patriot offer being finalized by the financials. How do we address the D3 without closing the door and perhaps getting more time?
Congrats on the offer. No Patriot League athletic money and no NLI because there is no money. Call the respective Financial Aid offices ASAP to work the numbers and refer to the online calculators for a ballpark number. The commitment for both Patriot (non-Army, non-Navy) and D3 is verbal. Both will want you to complete ED applications, so the clock is ticking.
Does your son need academic help to get into the D3? If not, then he could apply RD but possibly lose his roster spot...that is the chance you take. However, he could tryout in the Fall or try to walk on with the Coaches blessing.
You've got some tough choices. I'd sit down with your son and figure out what is most important and what he will do after college. I know in my son's case academics and playing time were most important going into this as well as when he graduated. He felt if he couldn't earn playing time or contribute to the team it wasn't worth his time and the school would be better off. Your son may feel differently which is why it is important to have these "heart to heart" discussions because it is a big decision with a lot of money and happiness on the line. Good luck!
