Matty was at SXSW a few days ago to promote "Space Station 76" (and ZOMG, I cannot wait to see that movie!), and during one of the many wonderful interviews he gave, he kinda sorta spilled the potential beans about the future of White Collar.

Here's the link to the interview vid: http://uinterview.com/news/matt-bomer-and-marisa-coughlan-talk-space-station-76-at-sxsw-exclusive-video-interview-10865

At the very end, when asked about upcoming projects, he mentions "The Normal Heart", of course, and then (direct quote):

"I have the last season of White Collar, and I start filming probably this summer."

Which tells me that
1. S6 is the last season (no 7 seasons, as everyone hoped at one time)
2. it's a season (13 eps?), not a mini-series or a TV movie
3. the "probably" was in reference to when they are filming, not if they are filming (meaning, S6 is a definite go, we just don't know when it'll happen)

I personally have always been convinced that there would be another season, and the lack of news until now didn't so much worry as frustrate me. I do believe USA won't officially announce the renewal until they know a definite shooting schedule (which, by the way, will coincide with me leaving New York, I'm sure... *shakes fist in frustration*).

Anyway. Food for thought. Reason for hope. Please continue to keep your fingers crossed, click your heels three times, and stick needles into your personal Jeff Eastin voodoo doll (optional).