Hey! I know I'm joining in on this thread a little late but I just found it. I just got my letter in today also! I think I'm going to try to go to the early orientation also. I have applied for financial aid but I haven't heard anything back from them. I tried calling today but I just got their voice mail so I'll be calling again on Monday. It seems like they want you to pay for the tote and wait on the financial aid money to come it, unless it comes in before the orientation. Its great to talk to you guys before the orientation!!