That's interesting that your det only gives you a month notification. Our DS's det dropped their EADs in Mar., regardless if they were going rate of non-rated. Now, that was just a tentative date and it could change when the orders drop, which is typically 6 weeks out from their RNLTD.
I agree with kinnem, I expect you can get a job, but not the one you necessarily want. During spring break his senior yr he spent he thought at that time he had his RNLTD of 08/01 set in stone. He applied to golf courses, aero clubs, to restaurants and dept stores during that week of spring break. He landed up working for a major retailer, basically as a grunt worker dealing with the store renovation. He had no problem with it. It was great pay, and 9-5. They knew when they took him on he would only be with him until end of July. When his orders slid back to Sept., they allowed him to stay on with no issues.
OBTW, There are many reputable companies that hire people as temporary workers. You sign up with the company and they assign you different jobs that you can turn down or accept. One job could be answering phones for a week at XYZ company and the next week you could be doing data entry for 2 weeks at ABC company. Think of it like substitute teachers. You are being brought in to hold the fort down while the teacher is away.
I would strongly suggest to also try anyway you can to at least find a part time job. Or at least be very smart when you receive your career starter loan. Pay is paid in the arrears. Using my DS as an example. DS reported mid sept., after the cut off for the 10/1 pay date. That meant his earliest pay date would be 10/15. It also can take a while for them to process your travel pay. Meanwhile, he had to pay his way to get to his 1st base. He had to pay to set up his 1st household, that means buying not only food, but also sheets, towels, pots, pans, dishes, etc. This does not include paying any deposits for an apt., or utilities or cable. Nor does it include your car pmt., your car ins., cell phone etc. Now add in all those costs, plus not going paid for at least 2 weeks, and having to live only on your savings, you will be happy you took any job to fill up your bank account.
~ DS probably spent 3 K that 1st few weeks out of his own pocket before he got paid. Just the 3 nights/4 days travel set him back 500-700 bucks between gas, tolls, food and hotels. The 1st commissary shopping set him back 300 bucks for the bare mins ---it is shocking to many how expensive it is that you take for granted everyday. Ziploc baggies, salt, pepper, sugar, spices, toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil, laundry detergent, household cleansers, etc are not something you buy on every shopping trip, but you will need them in the beginning for everyday living. Now add in, actual food like bread, milk, eggs, cereal, meat, etc. He than went to the BX and had to buy pots, pans, dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, towels, and bed linens, including pillows. He also purchased a tv. He was up to @2k and payday was 2 weeks a way, yet at the same time he had to pay his car pmt., insurance and cell phone bill. Plus, the deposit for his cable bill and of course gas for the car, buying lunch at BK, hanging out with friends on the weekend. It tallied about another 1K. Totaling @3K before he got paid by ADAF.
Not trying to go off topic, but trying to illustrate why you want to find ANY summer job you can so you have that floater. Or at the very least, keep a nice chunk in your bank account to set up life. It is called a career starter loan for a reason. They know how much it costs to start up your 1st home. FWIW, DS took 5K out of that loan and placed it into his savings account in case he did not work during the summer as his safety net upon reporting. Because he did work, he never touched it. Instead it was used to buy his GF her engagement ring a few months later.
Just saying, impo, even being a busboy at Olive Garden for 2-3 months is worth it. DS followed his Dad's footsteps. He was upfront and honest and told them this was going to be short term. They hired them anyway.
Sorry for the diversion and the novella, but it is best you also make a long term plan regarding what happens if you have to wait 6-9 months.