Good reach/safety schools for international student

<p>Nonetheless, could anyone here find me a Top-20 “Public” University at undergraduate level that offers International Students merit scholarship? Personally (and as an alumnus), I think $20,000 four–year value is truly a bargain given the overall academic reputation and alumni connection of Ohio State throughout the world.</p>

<p>You do realize that that is $5k per year? Not $20k per year. Right? </p>

<p>For someone who says that his financial situation is very bad, a $5k merit scholarship which would take his cost down to about $35k per year isn’t going to help this kid.</p>

<p>And as for the request for a Top 20 Public University giving Int’ls large merit scholarships…you’re right, I can’t think of any that give int’ls or anyone large assured merit scholarships. </p>

<p>But if he goes “down” to ranking #31, he’d get free tuition at Alabama for his stats…total value around $90k. And, if he majors in engineering or Comp Sci, he’d get another 2500 per year stacked on top. So, total value about $100k. </p>

<p>All he’d have to do is apply early and get accepted before Dec 1st…not hard to do…apps go online in July. </p>

<p>A student with a bad financial situation, getting about $100k in merit is a lot better than $20k. If he and his family can come with about $13k for his remaining costs, he’d have a financial safety.</p>