Spelman College or Dillard University Fall 2018

happymomof1
Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:07:04 +0000

The federal loans are $5,500 freshman year, $6,500 sophomore year, $7,500 junior year, and $7,500 senior year. So yes they do come to more than some new cars. You would need to pay back about $270 each month for ten years. Many students do find that manageable. However, choosing to avoid debt in the first place is not a bad thing!

Do read the information about the merit scholarship at Dillard very carefully. Must you maintain a certain minimum GPA? What happens if your GPA drops? Can you get the scholarship back if you pull your grades up?

You should communicate with the career center at each campus, and find out about internship, job, and grad school placement for your probable major.

Also, take a look at the graduation requirements for your major, and the specific course offerings. Find out if some classes are offered only every other year. Find out how any crossregistration programs with nearby colleges and universities work. That kind of thing can make a big difference for your experience.

Lastly, how soon do you need to deciede one way or the other? If both of these places don’t require an answer until May 1, you have lots of time to work through everything.