Merit Aid???

<p>Hey guys. Im new at this site, but ive read a lot of posts and they've been really helpful so i decided to post a question of my own. Even though my family has the money to put me through college, they want me to support myself through school. Personally, i dont have a problem with this. I am in the top 10% of my class, i would say i have one of the strongest resumes i know, and my ACT is a 30 composite with a 10 writing. I was wondering which schools are the best at giving merit aid to students like me?? Thanks.</p>

<p>Also im taking the ACT again to improve my composite, but i dont have much time since a lot of my deadlines for scholarships are in December. I should also note that I can probably get into UT, the local state school, but im really not interested in going there. IM looking for good, merit offering schools that are out of the EAST Tennessee Region... think you can help me out??</p>

<p>Go to the financial aid forum and look at the stickies at the top. One of them is about this topic.</p>

<p>I would think a lower-tier state college would be your best bet. Maybe try Alabama as well. They have good merit aid.</p>