FYI, I’ll be traveling to Columbus on April 22 to visit OSU. I’m leaning to accepting OSU’s offer and simply enrolling there. I’ve done some additional research and feel like the history and political science programs at OSU are comparable to UT (UT is better in history & OSU is better in political science). Unless something crazy that would occur during the visit, or UT/exas Exes came to the rescue, I think I’ll be a Buckeye next year. I’ve confirmed that going out of state for college does not result in the loss of my Texas residency which means I could still attend UT for law school and qualify for the in-state rate. Given those circumstances, saving $100K to fund my undergrad at UT and accepting a full cost of attendance scholarship to OSU probably makes sense.
awesome Bevo. that’s a smart decision. OSU on full ride + UT for law school at in-state rates. that’s a solid plan.
How was your visit to Columbus? What did you decide? Inquiring minds want to know!
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@FloMoMom, my visit went really well. My student-tour guide was a Texan who shared some of her experiences being an out-of-state student from the Lone Star State with me. I met many of the academic support staff associated with my scholarship who described some of the wonderful special opportunities associated with it. I absolutely loved the Ohio Union and the dorm associated w/my living and learning community - the Politics, Society and Law Scholars. All things being equal, I’d attend UT-Austin over Ohio State due to familial connections, my love of Austin and the presence of so many of my friends at UT. However, UT has not offered me any merit aid, my family does not qualify for need-based aid, and OSU is offering me a full cost of attendance scholarship. I’ve verified with UT that under Texas residency laws, my attendance at OSU for undergrad would be considered a temporary absence and I would qualify for in-state rate of tuition for law school or graduate admission. Based on the preceding, I’ll be a Buckeye in the fall. Thanks to everyone for their assistance and input.
Congrats!! Good luck in your endeadvors!