<p>Hello, I have a question about IU's policy on financial aid. I am currently a junior in high school. My family has three children going to college, so I am trying to earn enough scholarships to have my entire tuition paid. I am hoping to be a direct admit to the Kelley school of business. A brief breakdown of my transcript would be as follows:</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0
SAT: 2200
ACT: 34
Rank 1/600
Fifteen AP classes, with an average of 4.8 overall.
I am in Key Club, Interact Club, on a Rec+ soccer team, captain of our Quizbowl team, captain of our Academic history team, a three year swimmer (two years varsity), recipient of the silver presidential service award, and head acolyte at my church.
I am a legal resident of Indiana</p>
<p>I know that I qualify for their merit based scholarships, but I was wondering if any of you know of other scholarships that are guaranteed to students or that I would be highly eligible for? I need to pay for my entire college education on my own, but I am assuming that I will receive little if anything in terms of need-based aid. Any help would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>As the Valedictorian, you will be eligible for the $1000/year award. Between the Excellence scholarship and this one, your tuition should be covered or very close. That leaves you with room/board, etc.–roughly $8000-10,000.</p>
<p>Check into the Residence Scholars Program to reduce the Room/Board expense.</p>
<p>Since you have the stats and want to major in Business, you might be considered for the Kelley Scholars program and any associated scholarships. </p>
<p>Since you are a legal resident of Indiana, check with your guidance counselor to find out if your school is eligible to nominate students for the Wells Scholar program.</p>
<p>When you receive your Selective Scholarship application next fall be sure to check off the “Cox Scholars” program. There is a need based component to that though. With three in college at the same time, I would be surprised if you are not eligible for some financial aid. Have you run any of the FA calculators?</p>
<p>You will likely receive some money from the Hutton Honors college.</p>
<p>None of this is guaranteed money like the automatic scholarships though.</p>