<p>What are some schools that provide substantial merit aid to students (like myself) with 3.0’s? I have high ACT and SAT scores (33, 1400), and I don’t care about rank or location.
E: assuming any exist. I mean, some do (ua huntsville, ua birmingham) but I can’t imagine they’re common</p>
<p>Go into the parents forum and read through the thread on 3.0-3.3 gpa students. In the middle of that there is a discussion on schools that have merit for that level.</p>
<p>It also depends on what substantial means relative to cost and what your family will be expected to pay as well as how low you’re willing to go for selectivity. Figure out what you’ll be expected to pay and then start searching. $7500-10,000 a year in merit might make the difference for one family and not mean diddly squat to another family.</p>
<p>Thanks. KKMama. I’ve seen the thread but I don’t think I’ve ever read that far into it.
Anyway, my parents said that more than five or ten thousand dollars would be a stretch, depending on how far away I am (they can manage $5k if I’m farther away, 10 if I’m closer, however they justify that)</p>
<p>Take a look at LSU. You would qualify for the following:</p>
<p>Flagship Scholars Award</p>
<p>Criteria: ACT score of 33 to 36 or a critical reading and math SAT score of 1440 to 1600 AND a 3.0 cumulative computed, six semester high school GPA. (not selected as a Chancellor’s Alumni Scholar)</p>
<p>Award: $13,000 per year plus the opportunity to earn up to an additional $1550 by participating in the Chancellor’s Student Aide Program.</p>
<p>Chancellor’s Student Aide Program provides an opportunity for students to work in one of our many departments. Students participating in this program can work up to 20 hours per week to earn up to $1550 per year. The student is paid an hourly wage and paychecks are sent bi-weekly.</p>
<p>OP, a month ago you posted on a thread that your family could afford $14-15K/year. Did you actually talk to them for more info? Keep UK as an in-state option.</p>
<p>I did talk to them for more info. Their estimate had changed.
Of course UK is still an instate option.</p>