Merit aid at american?

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<p>i’m a junior looking for admissions and financial safeties since my parents will probably have to take out loans to meet our EFC (we haven’t filled out a FAFSA but we’re guessing it’ll be around 25K). i really like american, but i’m trying to figure out if i could consider it a financial safety based on merit aid since i’ve heard their merit aid is really good.</p>

<p>if it helps, here are my basic stats, and i can give more info if you need it:
-biracial female
-WGPA: 4.3 (4.35 by the end of the year)
-UWGPA: around 3.8 (3.9ish by the end of the year)
-SAT: 2350
-SAT Math: 800
-ECS: Copresident of GSA, member of chorus since 7th grade, in various other clubs, decent community service</p>

<p>if i got into american, what kind of financial aid could i expect?</p>

<p>thanks so much for your feedback! :)</p>

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<p>Apply to many colleges, so you can compare financial aid.</p>

<p>American does emphasize merit aid, for the top 15% of their applicant pool. You certainly appear to be in that range. From what other people have posted, it seems that merit scholarships up to $20,000 a year are offered. If you google the “Common Data Set” for American, you will find more details.</p>

<p>For any merit scholarship, take a look at the requirements to maintain it over the years.</p>