Merit scholarships/Net price calculator help

osaycanuc
Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:52:37 +0000

The merit aid info has been reported as pretty reliable in past admissions cycles. There are some small additional scholarships available to top students, but I believe these are in the vicinity of $1,500 - $2,500 a year (other than the full-ride National Scholars Program, which generally goes to students who are #1 or #2 in their classes.)

As the parent of an OOS student I will tell you that Clemson seems to raise OOS tuition substantially every year. We love the place… but I will also say it’s hard to watch each year as the Board of Trustees socks it to OOS families, especially given that SC only funds 10% of Clemson’s budget.

They are certainly not the only state school to do this… but if money is a significant factor for your situation, you might want to look at Clemson’s OOS tuition trends from the past few years before you go further. Also take a look at the fees, which can be substantial. For example, there are extra fees for being an Engineering major and/or Business major, and fees for being in the Honors College, etc. Again, not the only school to do this, but it can make it several thousand dollars a year more expensive than you initially anticipated. Good luck in your search.