<p>Does anyone know what the top kids typically receive for academic merit aid? I understand that some private scholarships may have particular requirements, such a gender, geographic location, etc. I guess what I'm looking for is a ballpark figure in terms of how much to expect from R-H . . . .</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any insight.</p>
<p>According to US News, their figures are:</p>
<p>Avg. merit award (% awarded aid) $5,673 (24% of first year students)</p>
<p>So, it doesn't look too promising to me.</p>
<p>I'm a soph. at Rose and I received $7000 each year in Rose-Hulman Gift Aid, which is a grant from Rose based off academic merit, extra-curriculars/volunteering, and financial need that every admitted student is considered for. Stats coming out of high school were: 3.83 GPA, 32 ACT, 1410 SAT, lots of volunteer work, a few ECs, but my "financial need" wasn't that great compared to your average Rose student. Hopefully, that gives you some idea...</p>
<p>M4H: </p>
<p>I just want to clarify, did that $7,000 you qualified for included all your need based aid too? </p>
<p>Is it automatically renewable every year, or do you have to file FAFSA for it? </p>
<p>Or was it a merit award that was sort of need-based? </p>
<p>I guess what I'm wondering is, if someone shows "no need" (ie. high EFC) is that an award they might qualify for based on academics/ECs alone?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>