<p>Hi, I am currently doing some college searching, and would like to know of some schools that may offer substantial merit aid to a student like me (if there are any), or schools that would possibly give me need based aid that is mostly grants. Right now I am looking to major in Engineering, but I want a school with a pretty diverse offering. I would like a school with a medium-large student body, in preferably a suburban or slightly urban setting. I would prefer to stay relatively close to home, in the Midwest, but would consider an eastern school as well. I have done some online calculators for EFC, and they say anything from $4000-$6000. I have a brother that will be entering college at the same time as me. What kind of aid does the University of Michigan or Michigan State University give to an instate student like me? Are there any other schools that you would suggest I look into?</p>
<p>Caucasian Male
College Entrance Year: Fall 2008
Location: Michigan</p>
<p>Academics:
GPA - Unweighted: 3.98/4.00 (hardest course load possible)
Class Rank: 3/100</p>
<p>ACT:
Composite: 30
English:30
Math:31
Reading:27
Science:31</p>
<p>AP:
Chemistry: 5
Physics C Mech.: 4
This upcoming year I am going to take AP Calc BC and AP Stats.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Indoor Soccer
Varsity Golf 4 years
Instrument 8 years
Concert Band 4 years
Marching Band 4 years
Jazz Band 1 year
National Honors Society
30 Hours Community Service</p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>