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Old 10-25-2009, 12:50 PM   #1
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College of Engineering scholarship

If a student accepts a scholarship from the college of engineering, and then changes majors sophomore year, will that student have to give back the money?
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Old 10-25-2009, 07:07 PM   #2
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No...but he won't get money from his new department.
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Old 10-26-2009, 12:17 AM   #3
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Great question. We were wondering the same thing.

Now, if your child transfers, and they got the laptop, I'm assuming they'll have to give that back, right? Or at least pay for it.
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Old 10-26-2009, 12:28 AM   #4
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No...the laptop is yours...they don't take it back, they don't make you pay for it.
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Old 10-26-2009, 12:49 AM   #5
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The laptop contract does say that you have to remain at the school for at least a year.
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Old 10-26-2009, 01:13 AM   #6
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^^^

That may be so, I don't remember that. I haven't known anyone who left after one semester. I know of one student who left after a year because of serious illness, and he didn't have to give it back. So, it's possible there is a "one year" clause.
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Old 10-28-2009, 11:57 AM   #7
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For the CoE scholarship, you keep until you officially change to a non-CoE major. I think for departmental scholarships, you have meet milestones like successfully passing such-and-such course by such-and-such semester.
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:43 PM   #8
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^^^

That makes sense.

But no one has to "pay back" if they change their major.
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Old 10-29-2009, 02:31 AM   #9
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That may be so, I don't remember that. I haven't known anyone who left after one semester. I know of one student who left after a year because of serious illness, and he didn't have to give it back. So, it's possible there is a "one year" clause.
I think uaprophet is right, mom. I remember hearing that somewhere. It might have been at the luncheon when they gave us the laptops.
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Old 10-31-2009, 10:37 AM   #10
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Are the OOS College of Engineering scholarships automatic? Is there a further process to apply for those?

Barely missed the Presidential scholarship (one more try in November) but I see the College of Engineering pays the rest of tuition + $2500. I'm wondering if that's guaranteed, or what it takes to get it.
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These are all under the umbrella of the general scholarship application.
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Old 10-31-2009, 11:49 AM   #12
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Barely missed the Presidential scholarship (one more try in November) but I see the College of Engineering pays the rest of tuition + $2500. I'm wondering if that's guaranteed, or what it takes to get it.
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Where are you seeing that COE "pays the rest of tuition + $2500"?

Which test are you taking next month? The SAT?

Make sure you list the correct major on your apps.

UA scholly info...including COE info...

http://coeweb.eng.ua.edu/future_stud...cholarship.htm

Scholarships
If you apply for admission and want to also apply for scholarships, you must complete the scholarship portion of the application to be considered for any UA undergraduate scholarship(s). By filing one application only, a student will be considered for all College of Engineering scholarships for which she or he is eligible.

College of Engineering
Scholarships 2010-2011

The following scholarships are in addition to the University-level scholarships offered.

In-State:

Students who have a 27-29 ACT or 1210-1320 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $1,500 per year for four years.
Students who have a 30-36 ACT or 1330-1600 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $2,500 per year for four years.

Out-of-State:

Students who have a 27-29 ACT or 1210-1320 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $1,500 per year for four years.
Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive a tuition supplement to bring their University-level scholarship offer up to the value of tuition. In addition, they will receive $2,500 per year for four years.
Students who have a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $2,500 per year for four years.
Students must maintain enrollment in a College of Engineering degree program to receive any College of Engineering scholarship.

University of Alabama
Scholarships 2010-2011

In-State Scholarship Offers

Students who have a 27 ACT or 1210-1240 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $1,500 per year or $6,000 over four years.
Students who have a 28-29 ACT or 1250-1320 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $3,500 per year or $14,000 over four years.
Students who have a 30-36 ACT or 1330-1600 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive in-state tuition for four years.

Out-of-State Scholarship Offers

Students who have a 27 ACT or 1210-1240 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $1,500 per year or $6,000 over four years.
Students who have a 28-29 ACT or 1250-1320 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $3,500 per year or $14,000 over four years.
Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive two-thirds the cost of tuition for four years.
Students who have a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 SAT (critical reading and mathematics scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive out-of-state tuition for four years.


National Merit and National Achievement Finalists
Students receive the following:

Value of tuition for four years [including OOS]
Four years of on-campus housing at regular room rate [included honors]
$1,000 per year University National Merit or National Achievement scholarship for four years
One-time allowance of $2,000 for use in summer research or international study
Laptop computer

The University’s application for admission and scholarships must be completed by December 1.

Contact for all College of Engineering scholarships:

June Mosley
Engineering Scholarship Specialist
112 H.M. Comer Hall
Box 870200
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0200
205-348-6382 or toll-free 800-887-9711

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Old 10-31-2009, 12:02 PM   #13
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It's there,
"Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive a tuition supplement to bring their University-level scholarship offer up to the value of tuition. In addition, they will receive $2,500 per year for four years. "

I'm assuming by just missing the Presidential Scholarship your ACT fell into this range, and as far as DSs experience has been the Engineering Scholarship is also automatic. Came about two weeks after his Presidential Scholarship letter. So essentially, all non-NMSF with ACTs over 30 in Engineering get the same thing after all University level and Eng. level awards are made.

Which then follows, if you are sure you'll remain in Engineering, raising your ACT to the next level will not affect your total award.
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Old 10-31-2009, 02:25 PM   #14
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Thanks...I'm soooo blind....

How have I missed that so many times!!!

That's what I get for not wearing my glasses!!!


What good news!!!!
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