<p>Can anyone give me advice on which of the top public university that is good with merit for OOS with good stats? The difference in tuition for UMichigan and UNC - Chapel Hill is very big (but may be Michigan has more endowments?) From other posts, UC schools are not very good with aid. Thanks.</p>
<p>UTexas and Texas A&M grants in-state tuition to those awarded scholarships over $1000K. As you know, the difference between in-state and OOS tuition is very large.</p>
<p>There's OOS scholarships at many schools for top high school students (rank 1, high SATs, NMHS, etc.). As for need-based aid, some states like Wisconsin, Maryland and Florida set up programs that shift large portions to in-state students.</p>
<p>Check out the stickied topics at the top of this forum for more information on scholarship opportunities.</p>
<p>ASU and U of Arizona are good with merit for OOS with good stats. It seems they actively want a high % of the OOSers, about 30% at each.</p>
<p>U Alabama and U Tulsa.</p>
<p>U Tulsa is a private college.</p>
<p>Is 34 ACT, 4.5 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted, decent extracurricular activities good enough to get in state tuition ?</p>
<p>UMichigan has the Shipman scholarship: full tuition, room and board for OOS students. They give a total of 25 of the full ride scholarships and 25 at a lesser amount to IN and OOS students. For kids in LS&A, they need to be competitive at the most selective universities (read HYPS); for some of the other colleges, they don't have to be quite as competitive. Be aware this is really a monetary award only. And recognize that the full tuition only applies to fresh/sop standing as jr/sr pay about 1k more per semester for tuition and this is not included in the award; many kids hit jr standing in their first year due to AP credits. There is Shipman housing in South Quad, but even that may not be as good a choice as Honors housing which is on a different floor in South Quad. Any promises of preferred class selection or other housing priority for Shipman scholars are not true. They really don't offer perks like UNC-CH (Moorhead or Robertson) or UVA (Jefferson) and others.</p>
<p>I agree that you shouldn't bother with the UCs.</p>
<p>Try to apply to Harrison Scholarship at Miami (OH). They give about 43 of them.</p>
<p>I saw another thread that UVA is good with merit money (better than UNC). Anyone else?</p>
<p>Ohio State offers some very generous scholarships to out-of-state students:</p>
<p>National Buckeye Scholarship</p>
<p>Award amount
$7,200 ($28,800 four–year value)</p>
<p>Criteria</p>
<p>Ohio State is committed to enrolling a diverse and talented student
population. The National Buckeye Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to non-Ohio students required to pay the out-of-state surcharge who are admitted to the Columbus campus for autumn quarter. Those considered have ACT composite scores of 27 or higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1220 or higher.</p>
<p>Notes: </p>
<p>Except where noted, the National Buckeye Scholarship can be combined with any other merit scholarships, as long as the combined total does not exceed the total cost of an Ohio State education.
Renewal criteria for students entering the university beginning summer 2008: this award is renewable for a maximum of 12 quarters of full-time undergraduate enrollment, provided the recipient maintains a 2.5 or higher GPA from the second year forward and makes satisfactory academic progress, and nonresident classification remains unchangedcholarships to out-of-state students:</p>
<p>U of Oklahoma.</p>
<p>UVA is not generous with financial aid in general and The University offers no merit aid whatsoever.</p>
<p>7 years ago when S1 was applying to colleges, UVA gave him $250 as an out of state student. (1580 SAT, 4th in class of 700+ students....) We didn't consider that good.</p>
<p>"UVA is not generous with financial aid in general and The University offers no merit aid whatsoever."</p>
<p>Jefferson scholar??</p>
<p>The University (as in UVA) does not handle Jefferson Scholars. It is handled by a private organization.</p>
<p>"Is 34 ACT, 4.5 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted, decent extracurricular activities good enough to get in state tuition ?"</p>
<p>At Michigan State University with your stats, you would definitely be qualified for several different scholarships (if you apply by November 1), including equalizing the tuition to in-state rates. It's not as famous as the University of Michigan, but still is a terrific university with a load of opportunities.</p>
<p>As a point of reference (this being a huge reason why I'm now attending MSU), I had a 33 ACT and a 3.8 unweighted GPA and I received:
~$2300/yr professorial assistantship
~$15,000/yr tuition scholarship equalizing to rates charged to in-state students
~3K to 5000/yr for studying abroad</p>
<p>Here are a sampling of the scholarships you would likely be eligible for in more detail, from the MSU website: </p>
<p>~Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship
Awarded to students with out-of-state residency who have a high school GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or above and ACT composite of 21 or above or SAT combined score (critical reading and math) of 1000 or above, for use with an MSU-sponsored Study Abroad program; $3,000-$5,000, depending upon the length of the program. </p>
<p>~Professorial Assistantships
Professorial Assistantships are offered to Honors College invitees with an ACT composite score of at least 33, an SAT total score of at least 1500 (critical reading + math sections only), or semifinalist standing in a National Merit program. Professorial Assistants begin work immediately with a faculty member on research or other scholarly activities. PAs work eight to ten hours per week, are paid a stipend of about $2300 for the first year, and may be reappointed at a slightly higher rate for a second year. </p>
<p>~Tuition Grants
Every out-of-state student who is eligible for a Professorial Assistantship and who has accepted membership in the Honors College receives a Tuition Grant which equalizes tuition and fees to the rate charged to a Michigan resident. (The Tuition Grant is currently worth about $13,000 per year.) The Tuition Grant may be renewed for a total of four consecutive (undergraduate) years, provided the student remains a member of the Honors College. </p>
<p>You also would be invited to the ADS scholarship weekend held in February, which gives you an opportunity to get a full ride scholarship.</p>
<p>~Alumni Distinguished Scholarship
Awarded to the top 15 candidates based on intellectual performance and participation in the MSU Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition. Invitations to compete in the examination are sent to the most outstanding students who apply for admission by November 1. Renewable over eight semesters, these scholarships include tuition, fees, room and board (double occupancy in an MSU residence hall and Silver Meal Plan), and $1,000 annually.
Distinguished Freshman Scholarship
Awarded to 20 runners-up in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition; includes tuition and fees for eight semesters.
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Commended Finalist
Awarded to 30 finalists in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition; $2,500 per year for eight semesters.
Alumni Distinguished Scholarship Commended Semi-Finalist
Awarded to 65 semi-finalists in the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship competition; $1,500 per year for eight semesters.</p>
<p>UVA doesn't give any merit money (maybe they were talking about financial aid). As for the Jefferson Scholars, it is via a private organization and it is VERY TOUGH to get. You can see the list of the recipients on their site -- has to have more than great SAT/ACT scores, high GPA and above the normal ECs. It is the same for the Murray Scholars (full ride - very tough to get) at William & Mary.</p>
<p>Auburn Universtiy.</p>
<p>And many of the smaller population states west of the Mississippi that have two state "flagship" schools.</p>
<p>As an entering UVA freshman I can confirm the financial aid package is very good. I got close to $37,000 in grants (Costs average $41,000 a year).</p>
<p>University of Pittsburgh will give merit award that is based on non-residency status, bringing tuition just about or below resident cost.</p>