<p>Has anybody received scholarships from UF in the mail yet?</p>
<p>no, do they give?? Maybe they wait til accepted into Honors Program. Not a factor for us, as have bright futures, and prepaid. My son got into other schools that let you know with acceptance the award. So far the best deal is UF, even with nice merit awards elsewhere.</p>
<p>UF doesn't throw around merit scholarships at incoming freshmen like FSU or UM</p>
<p>Yes. I received a scholarship.. my friend also received one for $16,000.</p>
<p>What? I didn't know ANYONE received scholarships unless they are African American or National Merit. Perhaps you and/or your friend fall under these categories, of course.</p>
<p>Pretty much the only students who will get scholarships from UF will be from a minority group (black, hispanic, and I know some exceptions that have been include in this group) and National Merit and National Achievement Scholars.</p>
<p>There is the Lombardi but you have to be nominated by your high school (one per school). I think there are like 15 semifinalists and then they pick 8. They should be finished interviewing the semifinalists before the end of the month.</p>
<p>Vincanity1, you are incorrect :]</p>
<p>I am confused, since Rosh said he/she got already scholarship, from UF?
Even, someone got $16000, also from UF?
Hard to believe, though.</p>
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Even, someone got $16000, also from UF?
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<p>If they did receive that, then it's most likely over 4 years. UF would not give a scholarship that far over the cost of attendance.</p>
<p>[Edit] I did not know the cost of attendance is now $15,740 (on campus) and $17,300 (off).</p>
<p>However the only scholarship that I know off that would pay that much per year is the new one that they created 2 years ago. Criteria below</p>
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Florida Opportunity Scholarships are designed to ensure that those who meet eligibility requirements will not have to work or borrow to attend UF, but rather will have their need fully met with grants and scholarships. Awards go to Florida residents in college for the first time admitted to an undergraduate program beginning summer 2006 or later. Requirements stipulate that neither parent may have earned a bachelor's degree and the total family income must be less than $40,000. This program, an initiative of the University of Florida, was supported by the Florida legislature in early June 2006 when it created the First Generation Matching Grant Program.</p>
<p>To be eligible you must:</p>
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<li>be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident;</li>
<li>be a Florida resident;</li>
<li>be admitted to an undergraduate program beginning summer 2006 or later;</li>
<li>have financial need as determined from aid application;</li>
<li>be enrolled for at least twelve credit hours;</li>
<li>maintain satisfactory academic progress;</li>
<li>not have defaulted on or owe a refund to any previous aid program;</li>
<li>neither parent may have earned a bachelor's degree;</li>
<li>total family income may not exceed $40,000.
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<p>When they award full tuition money to OOS it could be up to almost $18000 (whatever the OOS tuition might be at this time). That used to be the case for OOS National Merit Finalists.</p>
<p>Additional info to what I stated above: "Out-of-state undergraduates should add $17,610 to projected tuition/fees." So add that to what I stated above. However, I have heard the UF sometimes waives the OOS status to some and they pay instate cost.</p>
<p>Which is the same as giving you a $14,000+ scholarship (per year).</p>
<p>I'm the one Rosh was talking about...I did get a scholarship for $16,000, so Blaster please believe it. But it is to be dispersed over 4 years. However, I got a letter from the Admissions Office saying that they are going to offer me a better scholarship because I am a National Achievement Scholar. UF does give scholarships, but they aren't as flashy as other Florida Schools. Look out for scholarship offers in your financial aid package.</p>
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I did get a scholarship for $16,000, so Blaster please believe it. But it is to be dispersed over 4 years.
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<p>That's what I figured.</p>
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UF does give scholarships, but they aren't as flashy as other Florida Schools. Look out for scholarship offers in your financial aid package.
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<p>However, being realistic, dont expect anything on less you fit into one of the groups below. </p>
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[<em>]National Merit/Achievement Scholar
[</em>]parents (no degree), make <$40,000 total
[<em>]minority group with high academics
[</em>]Lombardi Scholars
[*]athlete[/ul]</p>