<p>According to the College Board website, many public schools don't give great financial aid. I'm interested in University of Michigan, and University of Wisconsin Madison as an out of stater, but I'm hesistant to apply because of their financial aid distribution. I am in need of significant financial aid, so will these schools cover my full need? Also, which public schools give generous need based financial aid?</p>
<p>BUMP (10 char)</p>
<p>for my older son, who was accepted to UMich honors from NYS, financial aid was poor compared to almost every other school.</p>
<p>My understanding is if you plan on attending a State school and you need aid, you should stick with your in-state colleges or look for a college that waives the residency requirement for certain gpa's - like University of South Carolina. Why would one expect another state to offer major financial assistance to an oos student unless they have something so unique that they can't get it from an in-state student? Sound reasonable?</p>
<p>I agree with kathiep about fin aid for OOS students, do you think you would be competitive for merit aid? Unlike many stae schools, both Michigan and Wisconsin have merit aid available to OOS students, check out their websites for the amounts and number of scholarships offered.</p>
<p>Well, the reason I'm looking into schools such as University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin - Madison is because I'm not completely sure as to which major I'm going to choose, and these schools are very well-rounded. I guess I should look into more private schools.</p>
<p>What I am seeing in the west is some Larger publics lowering your out of state tuition to instate levels for high achieving students. Some of these schools have very low instate tuition rates as well.</p>
<p>Utah, Wyo, Colorado State, Nevada-Reno, Washington State, etc</p>
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<blockquote> <p>look for a college that waives the residency requirement for certain gpa's - like University of South Carolina>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>Just an FYI...U of South Carolina does not waive the OOS tuition based on gpa or sat scores. They waive the OOS tuition for students who receive scholarships in excess of a certain dollar amount (this year, I believe it was $500...but it may have been more). In addition all of their top scholarships for OOS students waive also give instate tuition...these include McNair (the highest), Cooper and McKissick Scholarships. Departmental scholarships in excess of a certain dollar amount also will give the instate tuition fee. But it's not based on "certain GPA" (or SAT). I do think South Carolina is a rising jewel in public universities, and they are doing a lot to attract out of state students.</p>
<p>UNM- University of New Mexico</p>
<p>Amigos Scholars for Out-of-state students waives out-of-state tuition and $500 per semester towards tuition, in-state tuition $2167.80 per semester.</p>
<p>AMIGO based on GPA, SAT/ACT and rank.</p>
<p>REGENTS Scholars Scholarship Program provides tuition and fees, room and board, and books to fifteen to twenty freshman students who meet specific criteria outlined below. The award is renewable for four years if the student meets specific renewal criteria each year. Regents Scholars will be admitted to the University of New Mexico General Honors Program and will receive specialized advisement and course registration privileges.</p>
<p>Application Deadline: December 1
Approximately $12,300 per year</p>
<p>Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and meet the following requirements: </p>
<p>Valedictorian OR;
ACT composite score of 31 or higher (or SAT equivalent 1360) OR;
A cumulative sixth (6th) semester grade point average of 3.9 or higher and;
A statement of goals and philosophy
Two letters of recommendation</p>
<p>Kat</p>
<p>Thanks for correcting me Thumper, If anyone would know, it would be you!</p>
<p>Wisconsin is horrible with need-based financial aid. I got $400 bucks from them. I had a 4 digit EFC.</p>