Match Merit Aid

Paying for College
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<p>So i got a merit aid of $12,500 a year from Furman university in SC.
Before today i had already decided i wasnt really interested in attending but this is by far the most money i have received.</p>

<p>If it comes down to me going to a LAC i would rather go to Rhodes college in Memphis. But i only got $7,000 a year from them.
They always send me mail asking me to come. Is it possible that i can ask for them to increase the merit aid they are offering because of what Furman is offering? They are both in the south and somewhat similar. </p>

<p>Any chance? </p>

<p>I dont qualify for financial aid btw</p>

<p>or should i go to Uni San Diego, or UCSanta Barbara???-no money</p>

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<p>Can your family pay the $50,000 cost of attending U of San Diego out of pocket (or are you instate for CA and you meant SDSU?)?</p>

<p>You can write Rhodes a letter and ask them to reconsider…but it sounds like these are merit awards. Each school has its OWN criteria for awarding merit aid. It sounds like you were eligible for a higher amount at Furman than at Rhodes. You can ask, but don’t be surprised if they say no.</p>

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<p>Looks like OP is from the DC area thumper. I would think that would make UCSB or U of SD somewhat cost prohibitive. Of course, Furman’s COA is roughly 50k/yr. Rhodes COA is closer to $45k/yr. So, Rhodes and Furman look to be about $37.5/yr COA with the merit money offered for the OP.</p>

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<p>yeah i can affoard UCSB and USD but i dunno if i will get to distracted with the partying at UCSB. And i want to graduate in 4 years lol</p>

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<p>I believe you can graduate in four years at U of San Diego…unless you don’t complete courses. </p>

<p>There is partying at EVERY college. YOU have to be in control of over doing it.</p>

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<p>well yeah but not one weekdays like at UCSB…</p>