Requesting In-State Tuition

Paying for College
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Here is my situation:

  • I have been accepted into Texas A&M (major: Geophysics)
  • I applied for University/Department scholarships back when I applied to Texas A&M, but did not receive any scholarships which somewhat surprised me.
  • My family and I were hoping for at least one scholarship because Texas A&M has a policy where Out-of-state scholarship recipients ($1000+) earn a non-resident tuition waiver for the duration of their scholarships.

If I have to pay out of state tuition, I would likely end up going to an in-state school instead. However, if I the out-of-state tuition is waived, then I would attend Texas A&M without a doubt. I am considering writing a letter to the Department of Geoscience and/or financial aid office to explain my situation and find out if they could help in any way. Any advice is appreciated. I’m wondering what I should include in the letter or if that’s even a good idea. Thanks in advance.

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You can ask if they would reconsider you for a $1000 departmental,scholarship.

I guess there is no harm in asking…but since they didn’t grant you an award, it’s not likely they will change it.

But ask…nothing ventured…nothing gained.

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Thanks for your input