Cal Poly SLO is my first choice, however it seems my financial aid won’t cover it. So far my financial aid will cover the housing application and the tuition, but after that I basically have nothing.
My questions are this:
Are scholarships available during the year?
Should I still attend or should I crush my hopes?
PS: I got an email about a scholarship from them, when is that going to be announced?
Hate leaving a thread unanswered. Sucks financial aid is so low. Try to get a scholarship but you should consider other options if it means taking out huge loans.
What is the breakout of your financial package?
What is the amount you can pay each year?
If you are an in-coming Freshman, the scholarships should be awarded between now and summer. Until it is awarded, I would not count having any extra money available to pay your school fees. If you are in the process of making your decision to attend and it is not affordable by the SIR date of May 1, then you should find an alternate school that is affordable.
https://financialaid.calpoly.edu/_finaid/types_aid/scholarships.htm
How to Apply
Cal Poly does not require a scholarship application for incoming students. All incoming students are automatically considered for scholarships for which they qualify. However, for need-based scholarships, completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required. For priority consideration for financial aid programs and Cal Poly scholarships, complete the FAFSA by March 2. Selection for scholarships is made based on information from the admission application and/or the FAFSA for new students.
Scholarships for continuing students are usually based on majors and are determined by the specific college or department. Continuing students should check in early spring with their department to find out if they are required to complete a separate application or if they will be considered automatically for any scholarships for which they qualify.
Scholarship Notifications
Scholarships are normally awarded during the spring and summer for the following academic year. During that time award notices are sent which include scholarship amount, disbursement and donor information. Recipients must be in good academic standing and maintain full-time enrollment while receiving a scholarship (continuing education and concurrent enrollment units are excluded).
If you are offered a Cal Poly Scholarship(s), by accepting you consent to giving information about yourself; including your name, contact information and academic history to the scholarship donor(s) and/or committee(s).
Consideration for scholarships may continue throughout the year. Recipients are required to thank their donor for the scholarship or award.
Scholarships are awarded for an academic year and are typically disbursed in quarterly increments. Non-attendance will result in cancellation or a pro-rated amount.
Cal Poly has almost 800 named scholarships in every college and almost every major.