Just my opinion, but if Clark does graduate early I don't see a way he ends up at OU. I think that both he and his mom like OU and Krueger, but that the statement in the article was probably just a result of the writer asking if they had reached out to OU and if not, then would they be contacting them. I just have a feeling that the confusion they spoke of in the article, later interest/communication and the decision to possibly graduate early makes it highly unlikely for Clark to end up at OU. Would be a shame too.
Stevie Clark greaduating early?
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I've searched for the rule on academic scholarships before, but I've been unsuccessful in finding anything.
All student athletes can take out loans or other need-based financial aid. I know there are some restrictions on academic scholarships, though, as others have pointed out. I believe the basic rule is that an athlete can't receive aid distributed on a subjective basis (prevents the creation of new "scholarships" to award to athletes) without counting against the total. If a player's GPA/ACT qualifies him for an institutional scholarship, that's fine.
Cole's 34 on the ACT (according to google) qualifies him for a lot of institutional financial aid at OU. I don't know if it's enough to technically be a full ride, but it's still a substantial portion of the cost of a year of school.
All student athletes can take out loans or other need-based financial aid. I know there are some restrictions on academic scholarships, though, as others have pointed out. I believe the basic rule is that an athlete can't receive aid distributed on a subjective basis (prevents the creation of new "scholarships" to award to athletes) without counting against the total. If a player's GPA/ACT qualifies him for an institutional scholarship, that's fine.
Cole's 34 on the ACT (according to google) qualifies him for a lot of institutional financial aid at OU. I don't know if it's enough to technically be a full ride, but it's still a substantial portion of the cost of a year of school.
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It should be enough for a State Regents scholarship, which used to be based solely on scoring in the top 1% (I think) on the ACT. It is a full ride+.
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I know emotions are high. But my guess he wont leave early. Even though he has a 4.0, etc... You still have at least 2 semesters of Sr. English, Typically World History/ Govt and if he is top of his class, probably some high math.
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No matter what he decides to do or where he decides to go to school, you have to be impressed with this young man. He is one of the top basketball players in the entire nation and one of the top students in the nation. His academic standing probably isn't as high as his basketball standing but I suspect a 4.0 gpa puts you at a pretty high percentile compared to all other students.
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This...it is pretty late in the game to reclassify.
He will have a basketball scholarship if he chooses to come to OU. It won't be hard to find one.
The coaches do expect Cousins to impact the team immediately. He and Clark could easily play in the same backcourt.
The key for being eligible will be if he has enough core classes by NCAA standards. He has the grades and sounds like the test.
The coaches do expect Cousins to impact the team immediately. He and Clark could easily play in the same backcourt.
The key for being eligible will be if he has enough core classes by NCAA standards. He has the grades and sounds like the test.
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I have a hard time believing coach Kruger would be thrilled about taking a kid like Arent's scholarship this late in the process. It's one thing to run a kid off, it's another to run him off so late in the process he has a hard time finding a place to land for his senior year.
Guys. Having just gone thru this with my daughter in softball, I can tell you this. They have ways to get kids into school via academics. My kid was a late-bloomer and got a lot of interest late. The problem is, most schools recruit their classes 2-3 years in advance in softball. My kid could have gone to a couple of D1/D2's and most any NAIA school because of her academic standing. She is a 4.00 (4.25 weighted)/30 ACT kid, so I'm CERTAIN they can get Clark in if they want to...
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For a normal kid, maybe.
But probably not for someone who's mother's been on top of this since his freshman year. I'd bet she knows exactly what he'd need to reclassify and this wouldn't have come up if it weren't a legitimate possibility.
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So, in that case the only that would work is if Clark walked on & didn't play.. correct?
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State Regents isn't a full ride. It covers a lot of costs, but if a studnet just has State Regents and not other awards/aid they still face some out of pocket their freshman year.
Wow. That is sort of a surprise although we did sign quite a few highly thought of guards this year we definitely need more, and given his range I would think early playing time for Stevie would be a given. My dream combo was Stevie next year and Omega the year after that. I really think Omega Harris has a chance to be special.
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OU used to chip in a $1500 a semester tuition waiver for any student that qualifies for state regents. When I was in school ('00-'04) state regents was a full ride plus a little left over. Perhaps the value of the scholarship has not kept up with the increase in cost over the last 8 years.
Trust me on this guys. The schools we talked to, more or less, had my daughter on a full ride w/o her even applying for other scholarships - just automatic type scholarships based on her academic standing.
Here's a good link:
http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/2011.12%20FR%20Scholarship%20Descriptions_RESIDENT.pdf
Keep in mind, OU/OSU are relatively inexpensive...most all of the NAIA schools and Tulsa are considerably higher.
Here's a good link:
http://www.ou.edu/content/dam/recruitment/Downloads/2011.12%20FR%20Scholarship%20Descriptions_RESIDENT.pdf
Keep in mind, OU/OSU are relatively inexpensive...most all of the NAIA schools and Tulsa are considerably higher.
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This is correct. I got the State Regents and it was maybe a little over a half ride. OU puts all their resources into getting National Merit Scholars.
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Yep, that is correct. SR is made up of tuition wiaver, cash and a cash stipend for a "laptop allowance" but it can be used for anything. However, often those kids with great academic merits get other awards based on major, need or from outside sources that can all add up to get to their total cost.
OU doesn't have one single scholarship that covers everything. Even National Merit kids don't recieve a full ride based on that scholarship alone.
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Saying they put "all" their resources into National Merit Scholars isn't true. Sure, they get a great package and there is clearly focus on getting them and retaining them, but other students can get awards too. See the link that Klegg posted below.
