I was considering Chapman University. They have a great communications program. However, the total cost is way too high. Do they offer enough FA to make it affordable.
Also, If you know of any other universities with good communications/public relations programs, I would appreciate it if you would post them below.
Thanks!
In addition, I was interested in Chapman because they have a chapter of PRSSA
Hi OP, What are your stats (GPA, SAT, ACT)? Merit aid at Chapman is based on this, and I believe there is a calculator on the Chapman web site where you can put in your scores/stats, and be shown your likely merit aid offer.
Chapman University gives among the largest amounts of college Financial Aid in the nation to their accepted students. This is why many students who get accepted into both USC and Chapman end up attending Chapman University.
Click on the red text “Undergraduate New Student Net Cost Calculator”
Try running your numbers thru here and see what the results say:
http://www.chapman.edu/students/tuition-and-aid/financial-aid/net-cost-calculator/index.aspx
A Chapman U Grant comes in your Chapman aid package. By turning in the FAFSA you have automatically applied for the Chapman grant.
Information of Financial Aid at Chapman U data from 2013 (last time I checked):
Students Receiving Aid at Chapman 84%
Receiving Federal Grants 17%, $6,782 on average
Receiving Chapman Grants 79%, $20,136 on average per year
Receiving Student Loans 57%, $6,705 on average
The Chapman U Financial Aid package is in addition to the Presidential, Chancellors and Deans Scholarships academic awards you may receive based upon your entering grade point average and test scores. These Scholarships are worth approximately $15,000 to $25,000 per year.
There are too many variables to guess what your Financial Aid package will be in advance. Once your receive your financial package you can try to appeal it if the money is not enough so that you can attend. You would need to contact the Chapman University Financial Aid Office and determine the correct procedure for this appeal and do it as soon as possible.