IU Feb.1 app deadline: too late for any OOS merit?

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Should my S apply to IU (he is focused on a future in Public Policy) by the Feb. 1 deadline if there is little chance of him getting any merit aid?

He is coming late to the party unfortunately on IU but wonder if we should even spend the money and time on applying, knowing we missed the Nov. 1 Dean’s Scholarship deadline. We would be looking for approx. $15K a year to make it feasible as OOS.

Also saw a second Jan.15 deadline that we missed (IU only recently came on our radar unfortunately.) IU looks awesome and has a great Policy department.

Stats are 35 ACT, 3.9W GPA, tons of Leadership positions in Student Council, ECs and Honor societies.) S is also ADHD so this process has been extra insane (decision-making, time management challenges, etc.) Thank you in advance for your feedback!

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No reply needed, Nov. 1 is hard deadline, trying to remove this thread. Thank you,

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Good luck to him! It sounds like he has overcome personal hurdles with ADHD to accomplish wonderful achievements! He will do well wherever he lands! I am confident you will find a place that will welcome him with merit that will make his college journey one of great value on many levels!