I promise this isn't going to be a big complaining rant about the cost of PT school and debt etc etc. I understand that, if I am accepted somewhere come 2017-2018, that it will be a whole lot of money and a lot of paying back loans.
However, I do have some questions about how different schools handle scholarships.
I was recently at an open house for Drexel University. They said that they give merit-based scholarships ranging from $20K to $60K to half of the incoming class, which would be giving out scholarships to about 25-30 people. I had always heard that Drexel gave good scholarships but I wasn't really sure, so when they said this I was very excited, especially because I liked everything else about the program. Who knows if I would even qualify for one (I am a good student, but nothing that spectacular), but a 50/50 chance sounds pretty good to me.
So my question is, is this typical of a PT school? Do other schools usually give out decent merit-based scholarships? More specifically, what are other schools in the Philadelphia area like when it comes to scholarships and financial aid?
Any input is much appreciated!
However, I do have some questions about how different schools handle scholarships.
I was recently at an open house for Drexel University. They said that they give merit-based scholarships ranging from $20K to $60K to half of the incoming class, which would be giving out scholarships to about 25-30 people. I had always heard that Drexel gave good scholarships but I wasn't really sure, so when they said this I was very excited, especially because I liked everything else about the program. Who knows if I would even qualify for one (I am a good student, but nothing that spectacular), but a 50/50 chance sounds pretty good to me.
So my question is, is this typical of a PT school? Do other schools usually give out decent merit-based scholarships? More specifically, what are other schools in the Philadelphia area like when it comes to scholarships and financial aid?
Any input is much appreciated!