<p>I was wondering if they had set cornerstones like 'Bama, 3.5 GPA and 1400/1600 SAT or 32 ACT nets you full tuition.</p>
<p>I've heard UCF gave some merit money, but I was wondering how hard it was to get some of that money.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I don't know the criteria, but I know my S two years ago was given the same amount a NMF would get, eventhough he wasn't NMF. He had excellent SAT's (1410/1600), 32 ACT, and a 3.8-3.9 GPA -- forgot how much. I just checked my d's status page, and she's been offered the pegasus gold for instate students; we haven't received a letter, yet. I'm currently trying to find out how much that is. Anyway, her stats were 4.0 u.w., 35/36 ACT, 1440/1600 SAT, and about 10 AP's, having passed all so far with a 4 or 5. </p>
<p>zebes</p>
<p>Well, to point out the obvious, Florida Bright Futures will pay 100% tuition for all four years, if you have the required SAT score, GPA, and community service.</p>
<p>I am sure you knew that, but just in case you didn't here it is.</p>
<p>Zebes -
How long after the acceptance showed up did the Pegasus show up on my.ucf?</p>
<p>I'm OOS, so I can't use Bright Futures. </p>
<p>Thanks for the replies</p>
<p>mom2three-My d received her Pegasus Scholarship letter one week after her acceptance letter. I don't know when it showed up online.</p>
<p>hawaiiboy15 - Oh, sorry, I didn't realize you were OOS. Well, I know that you can receive $10,000 ($1250/semester), but that will not cover all tuition.</p>
<p>From what I know, UCF does not offer "full rides."</p>
<p>It's ok. I should have been more clear. </p>
<p>10k's not that much, but thanks though</p>
<p>Mom2three,</p>
<p>I'm not totally sure how long it took to show up, as I was out of town all week and just checked the site when I got back. She was accepted about two weeks ago, I think. She just received her honors invite in the mail, and we're waiting for the mail scholarship notification.</p>
<p>zebes</p>
<p>UCF offers very, very generous merit scholarships to National Merit Scholars, National Achievement Scholars, and National Hispanic Scholars. It covers all the cost of attendance expenses and then some. </p>
<p>My daughter received the National Hispanic Scholar, and combined with the 100% Bright Futures, we have not had to pay any out of pocket expenses yet. Her roommate who is from out of state received the National Merit Scholarship plus a free lap top!</p>
<p>I hope this information helps.</p>
<p>Florida Mom</p>
<p>For OOS, they have a different scholarship program than the Pegasus.</p>
<p>My best friend is from PA, and she's got a full ride right now here at UCF. I'll ask her the details for you.</p>
<p>My D is also a NMS and received a full ride, along with a laptop. Her freshman year she was also granted a Pegasus scholarship (she also has had her Bright Futures these 4 years). UCF has been great to us, I almost hate to see her graduate this coming spring!</p>