I'm looking into colleges out-of-state and want to see if I can get some financial aid. Are there specific out-of-state merit scholarships that I should be aiming for? Any advice on where to begin?
Absolutely! There are indeed a good number of colleges that offer substantial merit scholarships for out-of-state students. These scholarships can be an excellent way to offset the higher tuition costs that out-of-state students typically face. Here are a few examples:
1. University of Alabama: The university provides several automatic merit scholarships for out-of-state students, including the Presidential Scholarship, which provides $28,000 annually for students with a 3.5 GPA and a 1420-1600 SAT or 32-36 ACT.
2. University of Arizona: Arizona’s "Arizona Wildcat Excellence Tuition Award" provides up to $11,000 per year for out-of-state students based on academic merit.
3. University of Arkansas: Their "New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award Scholarship" covers 50-90% of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for students with specific GPAs depending on home state (generally 3.2 to 3.8).
4. University of Kentucky: The "Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship" provides from $5,000-$12,500 per year for out-of-state students based on GPA and test scores.
Remember to check each university's scholarship page thoroughly to understand the eligibility requirements and deadlines. Sometimes, these scholarships require a separate application, while other times they are automatic upon admission. You can start by creating a list of your potential colleges and then researching their out-of-state scholarships. Good luck!
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