The student says their parent can contribute $30,000 a year…so would there be a possibility that a SUNY School could provide merit aid to bridge the difference between $30,000 and the COA?
I don’t think he or she needs a full ride.
Again op must check each individual school to see what they offer. SUNY is not extremely generous to OOS students. Remember while SUNY is the second largest public state university system in the country (after California) SUNY is also Home to the largest public school system in the country. With the excelsior scholarship, and other incentives to state residents SUNY it’s becoming attractive again to In state students as an affordable option
Thank you everyone for the advice! I really appreciate it- and thank you all who suggested some schools! I’ll definitely take a look at all of them (UAlabama, Kentucky, etc.)
@mom2collegekids I have submitted my NMSF forms; hopefully I’ll make the Finalist cut. Staying hopeful as my grades and SAT are pretty good.
@thumper1- you’re right- I don’t need a full ride (nice as that would be lol).
@sybbie719 Thanks for the advice about SUNY schools- I’ll look into it.
You would be competitive for some merit $$ at the University of Pittsburgh. It isn’t guaranteed merit and so far this year it’s kind of all over the place. For your stats, could be anywhere from full tuition to just $10K per year.
Apply now. They’ve already started notifying winners but they do say they hand it out until March. Answer all three essay questions and do the self-reported academic record (this will speed up your admissions decision).