Hello all! I have a question about the Presidential Scholarship at the University of Alabama. I am currently a senior at an early college in North Carolina, and was interested in the awesome scholarship that UA offers. I am eligible to receive the scholarship, but since I am attending early college, I will graduate next year with my high school diploma and associate’s degree. Alabama’s website says that I will receive the value of tuition over four years. However, I will not need four years to complete my degree. My question is whether I would be able to apply the funds to room, board, and fees in addition to tuition for two years. I saw that it was possible to use remaining funds for a graduate degree, but was wondering if they could be applied in this manner.
I’m pretty sure you could graduate in two years if you want to but you won’t get extra $ in fewer years to do that. You’ll be limited to the amount offered per year. @mom2collegekids can answer other questions.
No, you’d only be able to use that scholarship towards tuition. The only other option is to use “leftover” years for grad school tuition.
it says it’s for tuition but you can graduate in 2 years and keep using it for a master’s degree.
Does the school offer other scholarships that would cover part of those expenses?
UA has many scholarships that cover additional expenses, mostly based on your stats.
Here is a thread with info on the Presidential Elite…
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/19929288#Comment_19929288
Some majors also have access to coops and that money can be used towards these costs.
Engineering and CS majors get an extra $2500 a year, in adfition to full tuition.
Your parents’ income might qualify for AOTC. That can help some.
You can work during summers and on campus during the semester.
You can choose a cheaper dorm and live off campus with roommates the other years.
You can rent, buy books used to save money.
Msybe someone from your area will also go to UA snd you could dplit travel costs?
Unless you are so far away from home that you need to fly.
In addition, make good use of your 4 years - college is not a race, you need to “accumulate” as many experiences as possible because once you’ve got your degree, it’s over (ie., no more financial aid). Internships, co-ops, honors, study abroad, extra major, stem-mba, getting a BA and Master’s in 4 years, the options are numerous - you’ll also be judged on your ability to take advantage of them.
If you qualify for Pell grant, you can get that in addition to full tuition.
You can also contact the department of your major for possible scholarships.
No, you can’t do that.
However, what are your test scores? Are you a likely NMF? Did you meet the NMSF cutoff?
What are your parents saying about how much they’ll pay for college?