<p>Our DD is thinking about transferring for fall 08. Why are colleges in general so stingey with giving out scholarship/merit money? At least this is what I’ve been told. It doesn’t seem fair that a college would penalize a student because they have had a change of heart or decided that a change in the their major is better met a different school.</p>
<p>My nephew decided he hated his second tier public univ. the minute he arrived. He has already arranged to transfer to a small regional private university after first semester. They have awarded him non-need based scholarships that amount to close to 1/2 tuition. Based on this one single observation (!), I suggest that at non-elite schools, there may be unused merit money available for transfers, even in the middle of the year. So ask.</p>