Most of the people on here are mainly EA applicants which already came out on Feb 1st, hence all the commotion about merit money, acceptances, deferrals, etc. I think u should ask ur AO about your question. @shibainu312
@dreamchaser2k18 the chat is for UMiami 2022 applicants… The recent discussion has been the EA results but the entire chat isn’t for that.
I’m a little disappointed. I was seriously considering going despite it having somewhat of a “party school” reputation but the lack of merit aid from the U and serious merit aid from other schools has driven me elsewhere.
@shibainu312 the website says mid-late february
@kippyun101 Thank you
An important question, does the Hammond scholarship also cover room and board? And if not, are we allowed to use the merit/grant money that was already awarded to us in order to cover the remaining costs? (got 10k in merit scholarship and over 40k in grants) Thanks guys
I read on the website that Hammond is a full-tuition scholarship, not a full-ride so there may be other costs that I have to cover that’s why I’m asking. Just wondering if I can use the money that was awarded to me in order to compensate and then they can take back whatever is left over so it does not go over the COA. Thanks
@dreamchaser2k18 how did u get over 40k in grants?
I was awarded the UM Coral grant which is over 40k, idk why thats what they gave me @antoshk
@dreamchaser2k18 coral grant isn’t same amount for everyone. Do u mean u got over 40k for all four years? Or over 40k/yr?
I got over 40k per year. I was just as shocked as well. I also got a Federal grant on top of that, didn’t think they would give me all this. @antoshk
@dreamchaser2k18 that’s insane. They gave me no grants at all and only 23k/yr in presidential scholarship (1520 superstore sat and 32 act)… not gonna cut it. And no scholars weekend invitation
That’s crazy. That’s why I kept saying in the forum how everyone told me I was going to get rejected/waitlisted. I got a 1230 SAT… They probably liked my ecs, college essay (my essay wasn’t the typical college essay if definitely stood out not gonna lie), and recommendations. That’s the only theory that would make sense. I was also confused when I got an email saying I was nominated for the Hammond scholarship… Idk, I’m not complaining lol but I wasn’t expecting this. @antoshk
But can anyone on this forum answer my main question tho? If its possible to use the money they gave me to pay off everything else IF room & board is not covered, so I know what to expect… Thanks
@dreamchaser2k18 I thought I read that the Coral Grant could be used for additional expenses including room and board. I’ll look to see where I saw it
Really? Thank you for helping, if you can also attach a link I would greatly appreciate that. Thanks! @flsoccermom22
@antoshk Their evaluation method really confuses me. 34 ACT single sitting and not a penny nor a scholarship weekend invite.
Did anyone who thinks they should’ve gotten scholarship money try emailing admissions or the financial aid office?
@CHS1234 , my son is a Stamps invitee but received no notification of any other scholarship, which I found odd. I emailed his admission counselor, and about a week later got a nice reply back indicating his portal was being updated and he should receive a message soon. He has not received that message as yet so I do not know the result. Sounds like they are still pretty busy over there. If it is a merit award question I would email his assigned admissions counselor. It may take a bit to get a reply but it can’t hurt.
@CHS1234 I would like too but my regional rep isn’t very responsive and I can’t find a general UM admissions email address