<p>Son received a acceptance letter today from Rowan for their Engineering program. No mention of a merit scholarship or package forthcoming. Is this normal? We thought that there would be some kind of mention about a merit scholarship or about a package to follow, but other then the acceptance letter and application for the Honors Program, nothing else is mentioned. Was wondering because son really wants to attend Rowan and financially, we're counting on Merit help. Anyone else receive acceptance letters yet and if so, was there a mention of merit scholarships?
Thanks so much.</p>
<p>I received mine today, but there was no mention of merit scholarships. I am also in need of the merit scholarship so hopefully someone can help both of us lol.</p>
<p>I was also accepted into the engineering program btw. </p>
<p>Son received acceptance letter into Chemical Eng on 12/6 with Honors Prog App, bumper sticker, etc. No mention of merit scholarship. Out of state rate, so depending on merit. In the same boat, hoping another letter follows it maybe it comes along with financial aid package letter after FAFSA is submitted…</p>
<p>One of the downsides of college shopping is that you never really know the price tag until past the due date. Go to the financial tab on the Rowan website to get a glimpse of past offerings. There are merit grants available for in-staters, others are dependent upon your class rank, GPA, and your SAT scores. Bear in mind that the Engineering school gets great students from all over the region, many of whom passed up on richer schools because of Rowan’s growing rep, and hands-on learning from an accessible professor, not a teaching assistant.</p>
<p>From my experience, the price tag will be more apparent in July. One reason is that the state budget is passed in June. Don’t be afraid to call Financial Aid yourself. It might take multiple tries, but they are helpful.</p>
<p>The best advice I can give right now is to complete a FAFSA (federal application for student aid) as soon after January 1st as you can. You and your parents will need to complete financial information forms for needs-based scholarships, grants, and loans. There are normally evening FAFSA information seminars at high schools and community colleges in late winter; take advantage of them. Also, don’t be afraid to lean on your guidance counselor for advice. This is why they are paid the big bucks.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>