<p>I am in Ohio. Son is a 2014 finalist. Total merit dollars from OSU was the $3,000 Provost Award, leaving an in-state residual of ~$19,000/yr. @celesteroberts pretty much nailed it. There are only 25 full rides that are strictly competitive merit based. Others that say “merit” have additional hooks required for eligibility. He chose U of Cinci from among others (Bama included) that are still in the business of making large awards to NMF’s.</p>
<p>OSU has become so sought after among in-state and even OOS, they are past offering the dollars just to attract great students. Interesting that when we toured last year, student guide was from Anniston, Alabama and said he came to OSU 'cause of a great optometry program and they gave him money to make it better than going to Auburn. Don’t know how much.</p>
<p>What about OSU is the main attraction for you? Just curious.</p>