Housing Scholarships?

worriedstudent10 · 11-20-2009, 12:30 AM

I'm a hopeful high school senior hoping to go to UA, I've already been accepted and awarded the Presidential scholarship(full tuition only I believe), but I'm wondering if there are any housing scholarships I can look into. I'm getting sorta desperate for some way to pay for that portion of my education. Can anyone please help me?

If it helps here is my GPA and test scores so far:
GPA: 3.5
ACT: 29
SAT(Critical reading and math): 1330

MikeWozowski · 11-20-2009, 09:19 AM

i have a question - how did you end up with the presidential scholarship? if i am not mistaken, those stats are ua scholar level, not presidential! : /

my DD

GPA - 4.15
ACT - 29

she has only been awarded collegiate level

Collegiate Scholar
An out-of-state first-time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 28-29 ACT or 1250-1320 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a Collegiate Scholar and will receive $3,500 per year ($14,000 over four years).

UA Scholar
An out-of-state first time freshman student who meets the December 1st scholarship priority deadline, has a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT score and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a UA Scholar and will receive 2/3 tuition for four years.

Presidential Scholar
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 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.

AL34 · 11-20-2009, 09:51 AM

^ saw that too...
on the housing scholarship note, what have been past experiences on other scholarships (alumni etc.) being awarded after the university-level awards... anyone?

mom2collegekids · 11-20-2009, 10:04 AM

Congrats on the Presidential (based on SAT score for in-state)

There aren't any "housing scholarships" per se. The Nationally recognized scholars have housing in their packages. Some of the Fellows are awarded the Academic Elite scholarship which included housing.

Are you an "in-state" student? I'm guessing you are if you're given the Presidential based on your 1330 SAT score:

In-state 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.

What will be your major?

If you major in Engineering or Comp Sci, then you could get the following:

Engineering Scholarships In-State:

In-state 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.

So, that would be an additional $2500 that could be used towards housing.

You do need to file a FAFSA after Jan 1. Even if your family's EFC is too high, you would still qualify for a Stafford student loan for $5500 which would help with room and board costs.

How much can your family contribute towards your education?

misswhite · 11-20-2009, 12:59 PM

what is the total cost of UA tuition room and board plus the fees?

MikeWozowski · 11-20-2009, 01:34 PM

aaah ... in-state ... i bet thats it!

mom2collegekids · 11-20-2009, 02:19 PM

what is the total cost of UA tuition room and board plus the fees?

Are you OOS?

The total COA amount that UA lists on the website includes the more expensive private room suites (see below). Many students pay less by choosing less expensive shared room dorms.

UNDERGRADUATE COST OF ATTENDANCE
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE PER SEMESTER FOR 2009-10

........................................ Alabama Resident........................ Non-Resident

Tuition
............................................$ 3,500.00
.................................................. .......................................$ 9,600.00

College/Course Fees (varies)...........350.00
.................................................. ..........................................350.00

Dining Dollars Account (some schools call this "flex dollars")
.................................................. ....300.00
.................................................. .........................................300.00

Meal Plan (160 meals/semester plan, other plans available)
.................................................. .1,247.00
.................................................. .......................................1,247.00

Residence Hall Room...(this rate is for a private room in a 4 bedroom suite.)
.................................................3 ,475.00
.................................................. ......................................3,475.00

Parking Decal (the permit is good for a year - so this isn't "per semester" )
.............................................220.0 0.................................... 220.00

Books and Supplies..(varies)....... 550.00.................................... 550.00

Totals.................................. $ 9,642.00.......................... $15,742.00

Website - Estimated Semester Budget

misswhite · 11-20-2009, 02:22 PM

Thanks Mom! I am on my phone and could not get onto the UA website to get this.

Can I ask how you know so much about UA?

You seem to really be the SME on here.

Thanks again!

mom2collegekids · 11-20-2009, 02:44 PM

^^^

LOL .... I have 2 kids at Bama.

misswhite · 11-20-2009, 03:40 PM

Wow - you seem to know it inside and out.

I appreciate the info

mom2collegekids · 11-20-2009, 04:12 PM

misswhite...

If I'm remembering you correctly,

you have pretty good stats, right? And, you're a URM? Have you looked into what scholarships you could get?

omama · 11-20-2009, 04:24 PM

There is always the option of getting a campus job and or Becoming an RA!

The few campus jobs I have seen posted seem pretty generous in pay!!

mom2collegekids · 11-20-2009, 04:50 PM

good idea about a job...there are also many businesses nearby that hire students.

But I think you have to be at the school for a year before you can be an RA. But, good idea for later years.

worriedstudent10 · 11-20-2009, 09:50 PM

@ mom2collegekids: "What will be your major?" I plan to major in computer science but when I made my application I entered the wrong major and now cannot seem to find out how to change it since the application has been submitted and accepted already. When I tried to it told me I am unable to use that feature. Any Advice? I plan to contact the school this week and ask them directly.

@mom2collegekids: "How much can your family contribute towards your education?"

Not much, I'm in the Upward Bound TRIO program and in a low income family. According to one of our program counselors I should be eligible for the Pell Grant through the FAFSA.

Yes I am in state. Washington county to be exact.

Thanks for all the quick responses.

mom2collegekids · 11-20-2009, 10:34 PM

>>>>>@ mom2collegekids: "What will be your major?" I plan to major in computer science but when I made my application I entered the wrong major and now cannot seem to find out how to change it since the application has been submitted and accepted already. When I tried to it told me I am unable to use that feature. Any Advice? I plan to contact the school this week and ask them directly.<<<<

I asked this question about a week ago for another student. I was told that the student needs to call 1-800-933-BAMA (2262) The office might be open tomorrow (Saturday) until around noon or so. Otherwise, you'll have to call back on Monday.

when you call, you have to make sure that your scholarship app info gets changed, too.

We had to do this for DS2, but we did it while we were on campus one day last fall.