Anyone get merit aid from University of Kentucky?

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<p>Son just received acceptance letter from The University of Kentucky for fall of 2011, Did anyone get aid from there and what might we expect. I have read their scholarship page but could there be more? maybe instate tuition for OOS student. Also planning on applying to Louisville, Grand Valley State, Alabama and maybe Mississippi.</p>

<p>Obiously we are looking for good aid at all of the above. Any input?
Illinois resident
ACT 30
4.0 GPA
4.56 WGPA
I know there is more info needed at some schools but the majority of acceptance and guaranteed aid is based on this.<br>
He loves Kentucky, But just wondering if we will need to keep looking at the others, I have heard Louisville gives good aid.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>[University</a> of Kentucky | Academic Scholarships](<a href=“Academic Scholarships | UK Student Financial Aid and Scholarships”>Academic Scholarships | UK Student Financial Aid and Scholarships)</p>

<p>At this point…your son would get this…</p>

<p>The Provost Scholarship</p>

<p>Incoming freshmen whose minimum ACT score is 28 or SAT (Math + Reading) is 1250, and achieve a 3.30 unweighted high school GPA on a 4.0 scale, will automatically be offered a Provost Scholarship. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered. The Provost Scholarship provides $1,500 per year for in-state students ($3,000 per year for non-resident students), for up to four years of undergraduate study. No application is required.</p>

<p>**</p>

<p>If he were to raise his score, then he might get this competitive scholarship, but an amount is not listed…**</p>

<p>Competitive Scholarships for Freshmen</p>

<p>The University of Kentucky also provides a competitive scholarship application for higher valued scholarships, for students with a minimum test score of 31 ACT or 1360 SAT (Math + Reading) and minimum unweighted GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered.</p>

<p>What is your son’s likely major? </p>

<p>So…right now, he will get $3,000 per year as a non-resident.</p>

<p>Which schools has he visited? </p>

<p>How much merit money does he need? How much do you want to contribute?</p>

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<p>His Likely Major will be Biology.We have visited, Kentucky, Grand Valley State, Illinois State, University of Illinois, Eastern Illinois,Ohio State,Akron,Cincinatti,Notre Dame and he also went to USC this summer with a friend.
We have no money. Lost my business in 2007, lost my job in 2010. Hoping for low EFC but we will see in January. Merit is of the upmost, we are maybe hoping for merit around 10 to 12 k.</p>

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<p>*We have no money. Lost my business in 2007, lost my job in 2010. Hoping for low EFC but we will see in January. Merit is of the upmost, we are maybe hoping for merit around 10 to 12 k. *</p>

<p>???</p>

<p>If you have no money…don’t you need more merit? $10k-12k won’t pay much for OOS publics. </p>

<p>What do you think your family income will be at the end of 2010? Do you think it will be low enough to get some Pell?</p>

<p>His Likely Major will be Biology.</p>

<p>What is his intended career? </p>

<p>Would he consider some kind of engineering (like Bio-Chem Engineering) or computer science? If he’s pre-med, then Bio Chem Engineering is EXCELLENT for that.</p>

<p>If so, the Alabama would give him FREE TUITION plus $2500 per year. With a student loan and maybe some Pell or summer earnings, he’d have all costs covered.</p>

<p>Here’s the info on the Bio Chem Eng’g program… (note the gorgeous new facilities) [Department</a> of Chemical and Biological Engineering - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://che.eng.ua.edu/]Department”>http://che.eng.ua.edu/)</p>

<p>He would get the following 2 scholarships… (note the **bolded **part in the second one.)</p>

<p>From the university…</p>

<p>Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive two-thirds the cost of tuition for four years. </p>

<p>From the Col of Eng’g for majoring in any engineering program or Comp Sci…</p>

<p>Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive a tuition supplement to bring their University-level scholarship offer up to the value of tuition. In addition, they will receive $2,500 per year for four years.</p>

<p>The combination of these two scholarships is worth over $90,000. Amazing.</p>

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<p>Thank you, Now to only get him interested in Alabama. AS you can see we did not visit Alabama, but maybe we should. </p>

<p>Do any other Universities even come close to that?</p>

<p>Any one else have merit aid info on University of Louisville?</p>

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<p>1stcolldad, your son already got acceptance letter? How early did he apply?
Now I’m worried cause son is planning to apply ED to a school and hasn’t finished his essay yet. Did your son apply ED? Actually even if son’s essays are done, he can’t send app yet because he’s still waiting on his teacher recommendations.</p>

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<p>^^^
U Kentucky probably has rolling admissions. Bama also has such. Kids began applying in July and already have acceptances and scholarship awards. </p>

<p>I don’t know about UKen, but Bama doesn’t require essays or teacher recs…Bama admits by formula using SAT/ACT scores and GPA and required high school courses.</p>

<p>*Now to only get him interested in Alabama. AS you can see we did not visit Alabama, but maybe we should.</p>

<p>Do any other Universities even come close to that?*</p>

<p>A visit would sell him…Stepping onto Bama’s campus and taking the campus tour is almost always an instant sell unless someone wants a small school. The campus is gorgeous, the facilities are awesome, and the academics are strong. The Honors College is very LAC-like for those who like that “small school within a big school feel”.</p>

<p>I don’t know of any similarly ranked school that gives as much as Bama for stats. Bama is ranked #79 and U Kentucky is ranked # 129</p>

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<p>From UofL web site:</p>

<p>NATIONAL SCHOLARS</p>

<p>Guaranteed $10,000 scholarship for out-of-state students who meet minimum requirements of a 26 ACT or 1170 SAT (CR + M) and a 3.35 GPA and apply for admissions by February 15, 2011. Students below minimums may be considered for lesser awards. </p>

<p>Their honors program seemed pretty good–we checked it out but my D decided it just wasn’t for her.</p>

<p>Their campus is nice but has a bit of a commuter feel to it, compared to some of the other options on your list. I would think staying in state might be better for you if money is really tight…will he get merit at any of his in-state choices?</p>

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<p>Is the OP’s son a National Scholar? </p>

<p>If so, there are other schools that are “resident schools” that would give a lot more…free tuition, free housing, etc.</p>

<p>Paperplane…is your D a national scholars?</p>

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<p>The “National Scholar” reference is what UofL calls their guaranteed $10,000 scholarship–not related to NMS. (though obviously any NMS would more than exceed the requirements).</p>

<p>They may have more $/stuff for NMS, I was just assuming the OP’s son was not a NMS, since I figured she’d have mentioned it if he was.</p>

<p>Just wanted to mention the guaranteed amount since that is something he definitely qualifies for.</p>

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<p>Sorry for taking so long to reply, No my son is not NMS. To answer the question about in state schools. We live in Illinois, our instate tuition is higher than any other state and the schools are stingy with the merit aid. But that shouldn’t be a surprise. we live in the most corrupt state in the country!</p>

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<p>mom2collegekids, what schools could you be referring to that would give free tuition, free housing in state, I thought I looked at every option there is.</p>

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<p>*Is the OP’s son a National Scholar?</p>

<p>If so, there are other schools that are “resident schools” that would give a lot more…free tuition, free housing, etc.
*</p>

<p>I was referring to scholarships given to National Scholars…which typically means National Merit scholars…not that unique distinction for U of L students.</p>

<p>As you’ve just posted, your son isn’t a national scholar, but if he was, there are schools that give tuition and housing for NMF status.</p>

<p>Since you’re an Ill resident, then I don’t see how the Kentucky schools would work money wise. Neither UK or UofL would give you enough as an OOS student. Right?</p>

<p>I also don’t see how a goal of $10k-12k in merit is anywhere close enough for the schools you’re considering. How much can you contribute each year?</p>

<p>The way that I’m looking at it (based on the financial problems you’ve mentioned) your child needs AT LEAST full tuition covered and hopefully more. I don’t see that happening at UK or or U of L …Am I wrong?</p>

<p>BTW…Bama has around 200 students from Illinois because of those scholarships.</p>