Definition of "full ride"

[ipecac]

How "full" are so-called "full rides"? Are they just full-tuition scholarships? Or are there scholarships that cover room/board, living expenses, fees, etc. so that the student literally pays $0? If so, which schools give out these real free rides?

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[JohnMadden]

How "full" are so-called "full rides"? Are they just full-tuition scholarships? Or are there scholarships that cover room/board, living expenses, fees, etc. so that the student literally pays $0? If so, which schools give out these real free rides?

The only "full-ride" in terms of tuition and cost of living is the MD/Phd or service requirement scholarships.

Other than that, I think most full rides are full tuition scholarships that may or not have a stipend to defray some other expenses.

 

[Doctor&Geek]

Supermodel.

That's a "full" "ride" right there.

 

[gsmithers68]

She is pretty "full" I'd say.

 

[GuzzyRon]

How "full" are so-called "full rides"? Are they just full-tuition scholarships? Or are there scholarships that cover room/board, living expenses, fees, etc. so that the student literally pays $0? If so, which schools give out these real free rides?

The "fullness" of a "full ride" varies from school to school. At some schools a "full ride" only covers tuition and fees while at some others, stipend is also given in addition.