Should a National Merit student write the essays for supplemental scholarships at OU?

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@crazy4info Here is the reason. Technically OU National Merit Package is not full ride. But close to it, Full tuition + $35k; As you may already know, it works like this.

  1. Tuition Waiver: 100% waived for 5 full years (Fall, Spring & Summer) including graduate programs
  2. OK Academic Scholars program: $22,000 - $2750 per semester for 4 years (including graduate programs) - (offset costs of fees, books, room and board)
  3. National Merit Cash Stipend: $5000
  4. Housing Scholarship: $4200 - Must live in OU residence hall during freshman year
  5. Technology & Book allowance Cash: $2000
  6. Research and Study Abroad Stipend: $2000

Though tuition is free, there are many weird ‘fees’ added to different courses. That small amount racks up depending on the number of courses student registers in each semester. It was a surprise since we also did not realize, but no complaints since we are very happy with what OU gives. But later we found there are many small scholarship (departmental) for $1 or 2k. We did not know about it and did not apply by the due date. Since you are currently applying, take a look at them and it may reduce the net cost for you. My D who is a freshman did 17 credits and we paid around $3.4k outside of NMS. Second year on wards, if they go to apartments, hoping it may reduce the cost though NMS will not get $4.2 for housing.

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