<p>It looks like Elmira College, a LAC that was formerly a women’s college, has some nice merit aid. Colleges sometimes stack scholarships – giving more than one type of merit aid to highly desireable students. Your student’s being male and Hispanic may put him in that category.</p>
<p>" Elmira College offers more than $10 million each year in academic scholarships and awards. Money magazine has named EC in the Top 10 Colleges in the Nation for Academic Scholarships. Every accepted student is awarded the highest scholarship for which they qualify, renewable for three additional years if the appropriate grade point average is maintained…"</p>
<p>If you’re also considering Penn., I notice that Susquehana University is small, and offers the following scholarships, which seem like a good deal. It’s about 3 hours from NYC. "Richard R. Green Memorial Scholarships are awarded to academically talented students to create a more diverse student body. Awards up to $15,000 ($60,000 over four years) depending on academic ability. "</p>
<p>*Trustee Honor Scholarships
Awarded to all accepted students who have earned a 3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale as determined by the Office of Admissions) and an SAT Reasoning Test total of 1100 (ACT composite of 24). Best Critical Reading Score and best Math Score from any set of SAT Reasoning tests are used. $15,000 per year, $60,000 over four years. Renewable with a 3.3 GPA on a scale of 4.0.</p>
<p>*Founder Honor Scholarships
Awarded to all accepted students who have earned a 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale as determined by the Office of Admissions): $12,000 per year; $48,000 over four years. Renewable with a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0.</p>
<p>*Mark Twain Honor Scholarships
Awarded to all accepted students who have a SAT Reasoning Test total of at least 1000 (ACT Composite of 22). Best Critical Reading Score and best Math Score from any set of SAT Reasoning tests are used. $10,000 per year; $40,000 over four years. Renewable with a 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0.</p>
<p>*Iris Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to all accepted students who have demonstrated leadership in school, religious or community activities (excluding athletic ability or participation); $6,000 per year; $24,000 over four years. Renewable with a 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0."</p>