<p>I’ve recently received the automatic Spirit of Auburn President Scholarship and learned it only covers tuition and a computer. However, since I didn’t qualify for National Merit Semifinalist I’m wondering if I really have any hope for more money to attend. Obviously there’s Elite Scholars but I’m not really banking on that since the level of competition is apparently very high. Does anyone know how much departmental scholarships for Pre-Medicine (COSAM) are worth? Is there anything else I may need to watch out for? Any responses would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Err, let’s put it another way. Does anyone have tales of getting a significant amount of money apart from the Spirit of Auburn Presidential Award, and, if so, would you be comfortable disclosing that amount? I’d like to know if I can hope to make up the housing deficit through Honors College, departmental, and other merit-based awards.</p>
<p>I am hoping someone responds to your post . My DS is OOS and he got the 15,000 a year scholarship. We definiately aren’t counting on the elite scholarship. We are curious if there is any other merit aid and how much it is.</p>
<p>My D received the NMF scholarship in her year and received a small departmental scholarship as well. When I asked her, she was not aware of any scholarships from the honors college.</p>
<p>Alright, so I called the Office of University Scholarships today and they basically said most freshmen scholarships are determined through the FAFSA application (with eligibility determined for some by strictly need, some from need and merit, and some for strictly merit or region). Departmental scholarships are typically around $2,000 annually, with potential for an honors college scholarship of around $1,000 a year. Basically, I took from it that the majority of the process on whether Auburn is even affordable for non-NMSF finalists is determined through very variable scholarships, including the super-competitive Elite scholarships and the random requirements of general scholarship funds. I find this disheartening in a way, since students with 31-33 ACT scores (or PSAT equivalents) can easily get more money than someone who lands in the 34-36 range but bombs the PSAT, but it seems that’s the general trend for state universities over the last few years.</p>
<p>Did you apply to University of Alabama? They would give you free tuition.</p>
<p>I’ve felt so uncomfortable every time I’ve visited Alabama’s campus (five times total) that I just didn’t apply at all. It’s a great school and I respect it tremendously, but I just can’t see myself fitting into its community at all. I applied to UAB and UAH instead. Having said that, Auburn’s my favorite of the three, but I honestly don’t think I’d turn down UAB for Auburn if money were to be an issue.</p>
<p>My DS applied at UA,UAB,Auburn plus a number of others. He likes Auburn’s campus better but so far most colleges have offered a better deal than Auburn. We need to look at the total cost over 4 years. We are waiting on COSAM scholarships also before he makes a choice. Maybe both you and my DS can get the elite scholarship!</p>