Texas Law Class of 2021 Applicants (2017-2018 cycle) Forum

[JamesBlahDeBlah]

Question - I got a full ride merit scholarship (over $150, 000) to a school in the top 10, but UT barely gave me $60,000 total. Why? Is that lack of interest by UT? Maybe what the other school liked UT didn’t? I doubt it’s Yp or I just wouldn’t have gotten in. It’s just weird especially given i am in state. Wondering if anyone hasn’t insight

Maybe not. They really push that, best value school, thing pretty hard. It's possible they want to try and convince people of that at a lower scholarship amount before giving out more?

[InvisiblePineapple]

No email about scholarship info yet, but I just logged into my status checker and saw it listed at the bottom! $60,000 total, which adds up to a little under 2/3 of my in-state tuition. Is that considered a lot? When people talk about a '2/3 ride,' is that based on tuition, or total cost of attendance?

Tuition usually. It looks like I've got the same as you. Kind of disappointed given my numbers, but I don't know if myLSN info might be inflated comparing in-state/out-of-state candidates.

When were you two admitted?

About a week ago. For what it's worth, 169/4.0/non-URM. Also, I suspect they're giving significantly less money to in-state applicants.

[principalagent]

Also got 60k ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[ATXStudent]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

[ltepen]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

Hold out hope with me that more money will be awarded tomorrow?

[WJC3PO]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

Same thing Wonder what the play is here.

[ATXStudent]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

Hold out hope with me that more money will be awarded tomorrow?

I got an email letting me know that I have not been awarded scholarship money at this time. Unsure why they would tell me I’m getting a scholarship, then renege on that statement. I’m all for benefit of the doubt (and rightfully so people make honest mistakes), but if I’m trusting a school with my future I think being outright honest isn’t a bad policy.

[lawdaddy1]

Do you mind sharing your stats? I'm at medians and getting a little worried as UT was my top pick....
But not at full boat.

[Jack_Kelly]

If nothing on the status checker, is it safe to assume nothing?

[br1112]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

Hold out hope with me that more money will be awarded tomorrow?

I got an email letting me know that I have not been awarded scholarship money at this time. Unsure why they would tell me I’m getting a scholarship, then renege on that statement. I’m all for benefit of the doubt (and rightfully so people make honest mistakes), but if I’m trusting a school with my future I think being outright honest isn’t a bad policy.

The scholarship committee and the admissions committee are separate entities. It’s a virtual certainty that the person you spoke to was speaking in good faith, although they probably should have made the subjectivity of the statement more clear, and I understand your frustration.

[playmaker093]

For those that got 0 does it say 0 at the bottom?

I have absolutely nothing at the bottom

[ATXStudent]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

Hold out hope with me that more money will be awarded tomorrow?

I got an email letting me know that I have not been awarded scholarship money at this time. Unsure why they would tell me I’m getting a scholarship, then renege on that statement. I’m all for benefit of the doubt (and rightfully so people make honest mistakes), but if I’m trusting a school with my future I think being outright honest isn’t a bad policy.

The scholarship committee and the admissions committee are separate entities. It’s a virtual certainty that the person you spoke to was speaking in good faith, although they probably should have made the subjectivity of the statement more clear, and I understand your frustration.

Oh for sure, I know they didn’t have any malice in their intent. Just a little unprofessional is all.

[doublepug]

when did people get the email?
will you get an email saying you got nothing?

[JamesBlahDeBlah]

It looks like the email also mentioned I'm being considered for a full tuition endowment. So that's exciting! Should have waited for the email :-p

[GasparLeGecko]

Received $0, after being told by the person that called me letting me know I was in told me “I should be getting a nice scholarship.” Very salty and not sure what to do.

I got 0 as well. I assume you're in-state like me? Speaking to admissions people about the scholarships, though, I got the sense that they see in-state kids as already receiving a 60k scholarship. It's honestly a fair outlook since UT is pretty much the only elite school that has an in-state tuition that's drastically lower than out-of-state. Still, I was hoping to at least get the 30k that the ED acceptances got..

[lawdaddy1]

I'm OOS and nothing posted yet for me. Do you mind sharing your stats? In-State is at least a nice discount
compared to most.

[evanrn]

I got in one week ago and nothing at the bottom of status checker. Is it safe to assume I was admitted too recently for scholarship info yet? OOS, RD

[lawdaddy1]

It seems most, but not all, who got scholly notification yesterday were in state. Hopefully a second wave coming for OOS.

[usersomethingname]

If I'm OOS, will I get In state tuition after my first year?

[JamesBlahDeBlah]

If I'm OOS, will I get In state tuition after my first year?

No.
https://admissions.utexas.edu/residency

[Contango]

If I'm OOS, will I get In state tuition after my first year?

I don’t believe it’s quite that simple. However, I believe that UT gives quite a few admitted OOS students waivers that allow them to pay only in-state tuition.

[rachelac]

Just received an in-state tuition waiver + 20k/year via email
(OOS tuition waiver? Waiver to in-state)

[dallinpackard]

Just received an in-state tuition waiver + 20k/year via email
(OOS tuition waiver? Waiver to in-state)

WOW! That's a fantastic offer!

[griffinz]

Admitted 1/12, OOS. No scholarship info still.

[subpoenacolada]

Scholarship email today, 8k/year + in-state tuition. Not all that disappointed but it doesn't compete with my Mich offer :/