<p>OK, here is the info about the actual $ and the perks for UCLA Freshman Alumni Scholarships. Everyone’s situatin is different, but for us this would be fantastic, and well worth the effort. She would possibly get the need based 5K bump too, if she qualified for the merit portion:</p>
<p>Benefits
MONETARY
$4,000 for Community College Transfer Scholarships
$4,000 for Arts and Out-of-State Scholarship Legacies
$4,000-15,000 for Freshman and Bunche scholarships.
Up to $5,000 for Self-Help Grants for the first year to all entering students with proven financial need (Grants replace Stafford and Perkins loans and any work-study positions.)
Up to $5,000 for Wasserman Grants for the second, third and fourth years, available to Alumni Scholars with proven financial need (Grants replace Stafford and Perkins loans and any work-study positions.)
NON-MONETARY </p>
<p>Priority enrollment for up to 10 units each quarter at UCLA, except first quarter at UCLA when enrollment is handled through the orientation program.
Assistance for up to 14 points with on-campus parking for the first year for those scholars who do not live on campus.
Opportunity to receive additional Alumni Scholarships throughout matriculation at UCLA.
Academic counseling from the Division of Honors for first-year Alumni Scholars in the College of Letters and Science.
Alumni Scholars Club Mentor Program. Choose a UCLA graduate as a mentor and receive valuable advice and guidance on issues such as choice of major, potential career paths, applying to graduate school and the transition to the workforce.
Leadership development. Alumni Scholars attend leadership development workshops throughout the year or apply to become an ASC coordinator or Executive Board member.
Free photocopying, computer and printing privileges at the James West Alumni Center.
Support from Alumni Association staff, including a full-time advisor, to help resolve questions and concerns regarding campus programs and services.
Alumni Scholars Club membership. As a member of ASC, a student service organization sponsored by the Alumni Association, students get access to additional benefits. </p>
<p>Welcome into a friendly extended family of continuing students, alumni and staff who help new students transition to life at UCLA.
Leadership development activities
A network of fellow Alumni Scholars, to build through social activities and service to the campus community.
Help recruit highly accomplished prospective UCLA students.
Alumni Association programs and activities.
Become a donor and give back through the Alumni Scholars Club Scholarship.
Qualify to be an ASC coordinator or Executive Board member and help direct activities and manage budgets.</p>