kristen, joyce has more on how students can cope. >> they can be really difficult sometimes for students to figure out what to do. many of the 5 million students who filled out an application are waiting in limbo to find out just how much the low for tuition for the upcoming school year. jennifer affinity of scholarship owl says don't feel pressure to make a decision until you have all your information. most colleges have a may 1st deadline for incoming students to commit. but many schools have pushed that date back in light of the fast foot delays. if your college hasn't done that yet, the college you want to attend, contact the financial aid office and explained that you are waiting for the fina%cial aid offer to be able to accept their offer of admission and see what they say. if you get in a package, that isn't what you're hoping for. you can try negotiate with the financial aid office, contact the college. that is first on your list and try the following. explain that. you're there. colleges, your first choice college. it really like to 10, but that the financial part of it is just