<p>From what I've been reading, it seems like in order to get merit aid at Fordham you have to be in the top 10% of your class. Are you eligible for any merit aid if you're not in the top 10%? I take the most rigorous courses (IB Diploma) and have a good gpa - 3.85uw - but am still only in the top 13%. I also am very involved in my community and have decent test scores - 31 ACT. I hope that I am not immediately disqualified for merit aid simply because of my ranking. I go to a competitive high school and have gotten good grades, but many people who have taken easier courses rank higher than me.</p>