Wondering about my chances for merit aid . . .

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Oklahoma
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<p>Wonder if anyone could share their experiences for merit-based financial aid at OU. </p>

<p>Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Hispanic, mother born in Mexico
Attending a competitive Texas High School, top 3%. Heavy honors/AP course load
GPA 3.77 unweighted; 4.92 weighted.
AP Courses: 3 by end of junior year, 8 by graduation
PSAT: 213 (missed NM cutoff, however I am a National Hispanic Scholar).
First SAT: 2190 (1510 M+CR)
Debate team captain; National Honor Society; Student Council Vice President for Junior class, wrestling.</p>

<p>In talking with my parents, it seems that they can help me with up to $10k a year. Our EFC will probably not yield any need based financial aid. I will really look hard at schools that reward National Hispanic scholars. I would like to minimize the need for loans as much as I can. Thanks in advance for your help. </p>

<p>All comments to help me take the next steps are truly appreciated.</p>

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<p>I am not an OU expert, but I know they have an “Award of excellence” which for non-residents is good for $20,000 in tuition waivers over four years. You need a SAT M+CR score of 1360 to get it, so you have that one in the bag. They have some others, including some leadership ones.</p>

<p>Here’s the link <a href=“http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/2011.12%20FR%20Scholarship%20Descriptions_NONRESIDENT.pdf[/url]”>http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/2011.12%20FR%20Scholarship%20Descriptions_NONRESIDENT.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Is the Award of Excellence $20,000 total or $20,000 for each school year?</p>

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<p>When the scholarship states “over four years” does that mean that it is $20,000 total for four years</p>

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<p>$5k per year for a total of $20k</p>

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<p>Happen to be watching the Oklahoma/Kansas State game and saw a commercial that Oklahoma has the most NM scholars so wanted to visit this site and saw your post:</p>

<p>Really suggest looking into University of Alabama as you fit the criteria for the Presidential Scholarship. Although I am an Auburn Grad, DS is a freshman at Alabama on the following scholarship and loves it:</p>

<p>Presidential Scholarship…
An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 SAT score [critical reading and math scores only] and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Presidential Scholar and will receive the value of out-of-state tuition for four years. </p>

<p>Strong OOS population, believe quite a few from Texas thanks to the 10% rule. UA President is formerly from UT Austin and is heavily recruiting high stat Texas students. Simple application, no essays. Be sure to apply to minimally to the Honors College, very well organized and other Honors programs.</p>