<p>How does American SIS compare to Georgetown SFS ? Is Georgetown worth the extra money it may cost. Also does either one give merit aid to NMSF ? My son really wants to go to Georgetown and I have him also take a look at American's SIS program, he does not seem to care for American too much. Can anyone tell something about their experience in the SIS program ? His other choices would be his state schools in Florida. We may receive some financial aid but not much, so Georgetown may be expensive and he is really interested in the SFS program.</p>
<p>I don't have personal experience with American SIS, but I applied there and was accepted this year, and I received a large merit scholarship...I think around $25,000/year, plus other need-based aid. In any case, American does give merit aid, whereas Georgetown does not. (Georgetown ended up being cheaper for me because I got substantial need-based aid.)</p>
<p>I would say that if his only other back-up choices are state schools in Florida, American is definitely worth a look for international affairs. It is a great alternative, along with George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs (also gives merit aid), to Georgetown SFS. The location really is outstanding here.</p>