Rowan University Merit Scholarship?

<p>I received my acceptance letter to Rowan University today and was thrilled to see it! However, I did not see anything about scholarships on the acceptance letter. The only things in the envelope included: the acceptance letter, enrollment paper, invitation to the honors college, and a bumper sticker (all of which had no information regarding any scholarship.) I was hoping someone could help find out if i may have received some scholarship money.</p>

<p>Some extra info:
Applied 10/28/14
Accepted 12/06/14
Program: Civil Engineering
GPA/QPA: 3.57/4.38
Participate in varsity sports, AP classes, and work
SAT: 1840 (CR 590, Math 630, Reading 620)
I would be considered for out of state tuition
<em>Not sure if this info. matters but I included it just in case</em></p>

<p>Here’s more info:</p>

<p>Ranking: 38/250 (Unweighted) 59/250 (Weighted)
AP Scores: Environmental Science (5), English Language (3), English Lit (May 2015), Biology (May 2015)
I Live In Maryland
Honor Societies: National, Spanish, English, and Science
First Generation College Student</p>

<p>Congrats, Z! I’m sure your parents are proud.</p>

<p>It’s an excellent school for your interests. My son is a 2012 CEE grad, who had no trouble finding a job he loves before graduating. He’s split 50/50 on design work at his desk and in the field with inspections and remediation work. My daughter will be a senior next year. Both were glad they chose Rowan and they are heavy participants, which is key. </p>

<p>Based on your interests, I would make Mimosa the first choice for freshman dorm. Not because of any luxury (it’s absent), but the location is prime; sandwiched between the rec center, the intermural fields, the library, and the student center. And it has a 24/7 computer lab. If you do it right, you’ll only use the dorm to sleep anyway.</p>

<p>Now, to your question. 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>

Congratulations @zlittle97 !! I’m actually awaiting my acceptance to Rowan (I only applied a little while ago). As for the scholarships, you are absolutely eligible! On their website it says that scholarships will be awarded and recipients notified some time in February, so best of luck! And may I ask how long it took you to hear back after you applied? I’m hoping I don’t have to wait much longer haha -E