<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>Now that the decisions are out, I wanted to know where I could find info about fin aid.
Do they have anything that can estimate the amount of aid/grant that I should receive?</p>
<p>Also, when do they usually send out the official award letter? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>guys…sorry I didnt get a response for the first time…so asking again…are any merit based scholarships awarded for regular students? if yes, has anybody received any email/mail from them yet? And how is their overall financial package?</p>
<p>my son got in early admission last October, still have no financial package.</p>
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<p>The answer to the first question is “yes, there are”. I can’t help with the other questions.</p>
<p>Thanks! I am just worried about my fin aid…And the sad part is that I cant wait until 1st May to decide which college I should go. I have to decide within 2-3 weeks 
I am just hoping G. Tech and Purdue will send out their fin letters soon…
Between…G.P. Burdell do you know about G. Tech’s co op program? How is it? And does it actually save your money? or do you have to pay more in the end as you are doing 5 years?</p>
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<p>It is the top Co-op program in the country. I’m not exaggerating - other schools model their program after Tech’s. They have very high placement rates with the most sought after employers in the country at excellent salaries (usually $20 - $30 / hr in engineering).</p>
<p>It does not cost you more to attend for 5 years because you’re not paying tuition + fees while co-oping. Meanwhile, while you’re working you make $12,000 - $18,000 per semester in salary (so maybe $9,000 - $13,000 after taxes) and gain work experience that improves your chances for employment.</p>
<p>If you’re not excited about the idea of taking off every other semester, you can intern. Internships are technically one-semester commitments, but most employers are happy to bring you back for multiple semesters (after all, they’ve already sunk the cost to train you) as long as you perform well. Many students repeatedly intern with the same company every summer through college.</p>
<p>Whichever you choose, just keep in mind that interviews start in September. So your first few weeks at Tech, before you have a GPA or really any idea what you’re doing, you need to contact the co-op office and start interviewing. Companies will interview and hire you based on just your high school accomplishments. If you wait until Spring to contact the Co-op department, you’ve missed 60% of the job openings.</p>
<p>Nice!
But what are the chances that you will get the job? Is it certain if you choose co-op program or its not certain that you will get a job?</p>
<p>Also, so I am facing money crunch…so if I decide to co op 2nd semester in my freshman year…then can I get some refund back for food/housing?</p>
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<p>No. There’s a chance you’ll interview and no one will hire you. That’s unlikely, but it can occur. The Co-op office has programs to help you with your resume and interview skills to make sure that’s not the case.</p>
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<p>If you co-op your second semester freshman year, you will not pay any tuition or fees and you will receive a salary from the co-op company.</p>
<p>Just wondering… </p>
<p>Do you think that a 15/16 year old could get into the co op program?</p>
<p>From the DoPP (Division of Professional Practice) FAQ Brochure:</p>
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<p>DoPP Website: [Georgia</a> Tech :: Division of Professional Practice](<a href=“http://www.profpractice.gatech.edu/student_information.php]Georgia”>http://www.profpractice.gatech.edu/student_information.php)</p>
<p>Alright, so after 2 semesters I will still be 16</p>
<p>Will any companies let you work at that age?</p>
<p>GT Freshman financial aid application guide:</p>
<p>[Financial</a> Aid](<a href=“Blow the Whistle! (404 error: page not found) | Financial Aid”>http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/apply/)</p>
<p>Note that “award” notices are sent on April 1st. Everyone then has until May 1st to place a deposit at the school of their choice.</p>
<p>Peace, I seriously doubt it. But you never know until you submit an application and go through the interview process. Anything is possible.</p>
<p>Darn… I guess I can wait until the second semester of my sophomore year?</p>
<p><em>sigh</em></p>
<p>Can transfers co-op?</p>
<p>coop welcomes transfer student as along as students don’t too many college credits.</p>