Help - 1st child in college-Need based Scholarship vs grant - 2018 $$ not at all like future yrs

I agree with the full ride.

If she’s not happy with USF, she can STILL apply to UAlabama and get THEIR huge NMF award
It is NOT too late to apply. she would just need to apply NOW, send scores and transcripts, (and name UA as first choice to NMCorp by May 1st.)

What is her major and career goal?

Alabama’s NMF

National Merit Finalist Package 2020-2021

Value of tuition for up to five years or 10 semesters for degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate (or law) studies

Four years of on-campus housing at regular room rate* (based on assignment by Housing and Residential Communities)

$3,500 per year Merit Scholarship stipend for four years.**

One-time allowance of $2,000 for use in summer research or international study (after completing one year of study at UA)

$2,000 book scholarship ($500 per year for four years)

the housing offer INCLUDES the private room super suites.