Need to find schools for Merit Aid

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi, I'm currently a high school senior applying to college. I picked out several colleges that I love (both reach and safety), but now I'm really looking for colleges that will give me some sort of merit aid scholarships. (My parents make enough to where I won't receive anything from FAFSA)</p>

<p>Here is a little bit about me:</p>

<p>ACT: 35
Rank: 59/1342 (top 5%)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
volunteer work, editor for my school's newspaper, have had 2 different jobs, bowling, multicultural club, and a few more</p>

<p>If anyone could suggest some schools that will award me a significant amount of money, I would be so grateful!</p>

<p>*I live in Texas, but I'm really open to anywhere in the US.</p>

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<p>Are you a NMSF? What was your PSAT?</p>

<p>What is your major?</p>

<p>Alabama would give you free tuition for your stats. Lots of Texas students there.</p>

<p>How much merit do you need? How much can your family contribute?</p>

<p>@missingpiece‌ </p>

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<p>Go to the Financial Aid forum and look at the pinned threads for good options.</p>

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<p>@mom2collegekids‌ </p>

<p>No, I’m not a NMSF and my PSAT was not very good at all! </p>

<p>My dad isn’t keen on paying for an expensive private school, so I’d have to take out some loans. He’s willing to pay for any state school or a school where most of the expenses are covered (hence why I’m looking for merit aid).</p>

<p>Thanks, I’ll look more into Alabama!</p>

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<p>@missingpiece‌ </p>

<p>keep in mind that YOU can only borrow $5500 for frosh year, so you can’t cover the costs of a private school if you’d be expected to pay for much.</p>

<p>What is your major and career goal?</p>

<p>Here’s some info about Bama…</p>

<p>this is the award you’d get as long as you apply by the deadline (the app is super EZ…no essays, no LORs…takes like 5 minutes.</p>

<p>PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR</p>

<p>A first-time freshman student who meets the December 15 scholarship priority deadline, has a 32–36 ACT or 1400–1600 SAT score (critical reading and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and will receive the value of tuition or $99,800 over four years ($24,950 per year).</p>

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<p>Being top 5% you’re assured of getting in to UT. That’s a fantastic fall back since your father is willing to pay for that.</p>