<p>Hi, I just recently got admission to RPI in ED I, and they gave me $15,000 a year in scholarships and $3,500 a year in unsubbed stafford loans. Even though I was ecstatic to hear that, my parents said they still couldn't pay the remaining $32,000 or so and that I'd have to do work-study (which I don't mind).</p>
<p>I just wanted to know if there was any other way to get more help, my family's EFC is pretty high, I don't know for sure what, but I know we entered our yearly untaxed income at $130,000 (by the way, I know this is a high amount, and I certainly realize that I was lucky to get what I got, but I just want to know If I can squeeze some more in). </p>
<p>I also wanted to know if it'd be likely that I win some private scholarships, my stats being:
GPA:3.61 UW 3.83 W
SAT: 2170
Class Rank: top 20%</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Our high school administered a substantial number of local, organization, faith based and a few statewide scholarships and the total dollar amount awarded was in the $300,000 range. Some were as small as a hundred dollars, the top two were in the $50,000 range. A number of the mid range scholarships were specifically geared towards solid "B" and "B+" students, or those with specific skills or talents such as music, drama, art, science or math; others may focus on community service or leadership abilities. </p>
<p>My D applied for the cream of the "B" scholarships, with no hope of winning, yet was selected and awarded significant ($10k+).</p>
<p>There are a number of union sponsored scholarships if either of your parents is a union member. Local American Legion and Veterans of Foriegn Wars posts sponsored (or did in the past) national and post specific scholarships for children or grandchildren of active post members.</p>
<p>You may want to check with your high school guidance department. You may be surprised as to what could be available.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>