<p>I have some interest in applying to UNC-CH, UCB, UCLA, UVA, and UMich but I live in the state of Florida. How much financial aid do these schools give to OOS students? </p>
<p>I have a 3.5 UW GPA and a 32 ACT (retaking) with a decent amount of ECs (nothing spectacular) so maybe merit aid?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for your help!</p>
<p>P.S. my family makes 65k (idk the EFC or anything just yet)</p>
<p>You have a shot at most of the places you listed, but don’t count on aid.</p>
<p>Michigan will give you nothing, maybe the others will be a little nicer.</p>
<p>I have very similar stats and was considering applying to UMich myself, but decided against it. Let me know how it goes for you :)</p>
<p>I believe that UVA, out of all of those schools listed, guarantees 100% of financial aid based on need. (Of course, there may be some loans, but at least it’s something.)</p>
<p>Furthermore, UNC-CH is very difficult to get in as an OOS student. This is because the state of North Carolina mandates that 85% of the spaces are reserved for NC students only, with the remaining 15% going to OOS students/internationals.</p>
<p>Michigan will be your best admissions bets. The others are real long shots with a 3.5 for an unhooked candidate. Without a hook, merit aid won’t happen, unless the ACT goes up. The UCs have horrible finaid for instate, and even worse for OOS, so probably not worth the app fee. UVa has great finaid for OOS. UNC has the best sticker price for OOS.</p>
<p>bluebayou is correct about the UCs; do not look to them for assistance of any kind. And even if you were admitted and given a big aid package, there are some major uncertainties at the moment about what the state budget cuts will do to the long-term quality of education. Scratch those 2 off your list.</p>
<p>You’re not interested in the Florida publics?</p>
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<p>That’s the point, there are zero “big aid packages” for OOS students, unless the OP earns a Regents scholarship, which is impossible with a 3.5/32.</p>
<p>Right, bayou. I should have said “Even if big aid packages were available to OOS students…”. Which, as you point out, they are not.</p>
<p>3.5 OOS to Michigan is a reach too.</p>
<p>Since none of the schools on your list will give you aid except for possibly UVa… Do you have no interest in UFlorida or FSU? </p>
<p>With your stats, you should be looking at merit money. Google: ACT 32 scholarships. Just curious…When did you get your ACT 32?</p>
<p>Alabama and LSU will give you big scholarships</p>
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As with everything else, UNC can match anything UVA has to offer.</p>
<p>*Carolina‘s commitment to access and affordability is legendary. Not only are our tuition and fees among the lowest in the nation, but we strive to meet the full demonstrated need of all admitted students who apply for aid on time. Last year, we offered more than 600 merit scholarship opportunities—Morehead-Cain, Robertson, Davis, Pogue, and Johnston, just to name a few. And the average student debt among our graduating seniors who borrowed was up only slightly from $13,700 in 2000 to $14,912 in 2008—unlike the national average, which has doubled during that same period to approximately $19,000. Further, through the Carolina Covenant, we promise a debt-free education to any eligible dependent student whose household income falls at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines—currently around $40,000 for a household of four.</p>
<p>If you can demonstrate need and submit your FAFSA and CSS\PROFILE on time, we’ll plan to meet 100% of your need through a combination of scholarships, grants, work—study, and loans*</p>
<p>Is the Carolina Covernant applicable to all students, including OOS and international?</p>
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<p>It is available to all US citizens, regardless of the state of their residency.</p>