Academic Recruiting Scholarships?

proud_mom_2
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:28:20 +0000

A Clemson student called yesterday regarding my daughter and I explained that she is going to attend another school that has given her a full-ride. I told him that as generous as the OOS tuition waiver was, it paled in comparison to other school offers and that I knew a number of kids who have chosen to attend another school because of the lack of merit aid. Even though he stuttered a little from not really knowing how to respond, he was very nice and congratulated her.

I also think that the class of 2011 might benefit from this year’s lack of merit aid. I am concerned of the school’s lack of ability to award serious merit aid to high-achieving students when other schools can - does it indicate a significant of funding loss that might affect UG education? Maybe the South Carolina governor should have spent more time trying to help its universities instead of “hiking” in South America. :)