Decent Scholarship

Wow...that is as wide as an Ocean. Obviously the ultimate would be a full ride...but those are few and far between. Just to give you some perspective...there have been all-state selections who receive scholarships worth $1000 dollars a year. I would say that 1000-3000 would be more of the norm for most except top recruits. I worked with a pitcher that was an all state selection 2 years in a row. His parents were amazed when the best offer he got was 2500 a year. I think alot of it has to do with need of a school and whats available as far as players.

bk

Athletes of Tomorrow

Should socialism ever come to college baseball, every player would get about one-third.

Now that we've stopped laughing.....pitchers will get the lion's share, and I have heard several coaches that the next in line are catchers, ss, & cf.

But back to that one-third: receiving that would indicate they want you and you've got a good shot at PT, arguably starting. More than 50% for a position player and you're well loved; more than 70% and you've got as close to guarentees of a starter's job as you're going to see.

It still, however, must be emphasized that any award is for one year only -- they can go up, down, or even be eliminated. Renewal is earned through your work on the field and academic eligibility.

Please also keep in mind that deals are not based on baseball talent alone. The coach will not want to waste money on a player with dicey grades and test scores: if he's paying for you he wants to know you'll be academically eligible.

Orlando, If that 33% thing was the norm I'll bet you would see most top HS players going to the pros and taking advantage of the MLB tuition plan.

And that's yet another reason why it isn't!

How do you calculate the percentage. Just based on college tuition or college tuition plus room and board, etc. ?

Arod

I use the total costs involved--room and board, tuition, books misc fees et al

If you don't you are misleading yourself

EXAMPLE: if the total cost a year is 40,000 and they are offering 10 % your cost would be 36,000
BUT make sure in your discussions that they are telling you what they are basing their numbers on---especially when they tell you a %

I try not to worry about percentages but I am more concerned with the amount of the check needed each semester---and keep in mind a 30 % at one school is not necessarily 30% at another-- it all depends on the total costs involved

I look at the amount of the invoice from the school each semester, and then the amount for which I write my check, and the difference is what counts.

I got a bill last week for for the spring semester with notes at the bottom to disregard if "your athletic or academic scholarship was larger than the amount billed."

File 13, baby.

Thanks Kid! Thanks Coach!

A decent scholarship is one that makes it an easy decision to attend the college you want.

Coaches know that too.

Its not just a baseball decision. When selecting a school and comparing scholarships you need to consider the true cost of attending that college.

• Tuition
• Fees
• Room
• Board
• Books
• Supplies
• Transportation (don't forget the cost of airfare home if you are choosing an out of state school!)
• Misc.Expenses & general cost of living in that area of the country

The college websites will provide you with an estimated cost of attending within their admissions information. Finding the "right fit" means also looking for a college where the total cost, minus any baseball money, minus any academic money, is a $ figure that can be handled by you and your family.

Njcatcher06,
I think you have a very good question but your “answer” will be different than every other person. I will even go as far to say your answer will vary between colleges. With some players, books may be a decent offer, while another player may be insulted with a 50% offer. There are so many variables. The player’s talent, the need of the college, and the scholarship amount available to the coach at the time of recruitment, are the major factors in determining the “decent” scholarship offer. With D-1’s having a maximum of 11.7 baseball scholarship (less if not fully funded) and dividing that up between... lets say... thirty five players, simple math would indicate that parents of some very good players are writing a check to subsidize their son’s baseball/education.
A few parents are also guilty of not being fully honest when it comes to scholarship amounts. I’m not accusing parents of lying but some will lead you to believe their son’s baseball talent is paying for the majority of his college and that may not be the case. I guess that by leading others to think his baseball scholarship is larger than it actually is somehow makes him a better player???
In many cases academics play a significant part in a player’s scholarship...I think that’s great. I know if my son were getting academic money (he’s not) I would be very proud of that accomplishment.
Fungo

Very true Fungo,one of the schools currently recruiting our son is also recruiting another athlete from the same highschool a good friend of my sons.
The athletic money mentioned for my son is between three and four thousand,not settled yet.
The other athlete with a better ACT score is getting the majority of his scholarship offer from the academic side,he is saying around six thousand.
Our son is being told he has a good chance at playing as a freshmen,no mention of that to the other player.
Academic money makes a great deal of difference in the process.
I should have added these are football offers.The D1 jucos that are calling about baseball have all said his only cost would be housing.

Thanks everyone for this useful information on various types of scholarships.

When paying for all those lessons, tournaments and showcases when your son is younger, don't forget to teach him how to be a good team mate, a good example to others and a leader.
Those intangible things also can make a difference in one's scholarship. Coaches look for players who add value to their program not just on the field, but off as well.

Another consideration is the inevitable increases in tuition, fees, room and board, etc. In OH, state institutions are projecting 7-9% annual increases. These increases can change the bottom line on your scolarship very quickly.

For example, one school offered my son a flat dollar amount, promising annual renewal but no chance of any increase. Another school offered a % promising an increase after the first year.

The offer from the first school was for more dollars in the first year, but after that first year the % offer from the other school more than makes up for the difference.

Of course, my son has to make it through the first year.

Parents who are wondering if the scholarship is decent I have one more thing to add.
Try to get a real clear understanding of what $$ amount might be (not percentage). This is most helpful after fresheman year. Most scholarship $$ are based on living on campus. Most players desire to live off campus after their first year. Some schools do not figure that into the equation, but will allow a stipend for room and board. Good to know what off campus housing may cost you in the future, if you are planning a budget.
Learning as I go, so trying to pass on the info.

One additional thing:

What is a good scholarship for one may not be good for another.

One of our players called me today to tell me he had made his decision and the LOI was on the way to him from his chosen school

I asked him whow he came to the decision:

he liked the coach
the coach liked him
he liked the school
he liked the housing
they had his intended major
the $$ was right for his parents

If he waited would he get a better offer? WHO KNOWS !!!

If he waited would he lose the deal in hand? WHO KNOWS !!


BOTTOM LINE: the situation was right for he and his parents--what more do you need !!!!

EXACTLY TR!

Example;

It cost 26,500 per year at a private D-1 college,for everything such as housing, tuition, books, lab fee's, meal card, ect.
School offers 11,500 baseball scholarship, but adds an additional 7500 for 27 on ACT. that comes to a total of 19,000 per year. You do the math and realize the family is still responsible for 7500 per year. This is about 70% and is considered a real good offer from
D-1. Definately no full rides in D-1 baseball...

The most important thing is to make sure that is where your son wants to be, and then do your part as a parent to make it happen.

dad9, There are some full rides in D1 baseball, but they are not the norm.I know of 3 players on the same D1 team right now that are on 100% rides.

dad,
Excellent offer, but still well over 30K after 4 years. Not including spending money, travel home, all the extras.
Considering the cost of education these days, that is a bargain.
When considering this option, I would first consider the academic program, not the baseball program. JMO.

This is what a coach told my son at a Christmas camp.
School Cost: $38,000.00 per year
Baseball Scholarship: (He is a MIF) $10,000.00
Academic Scholarship (1200 SAt & 3.2 gpa with some type of sliding scale) $15,000.00
With those numbers it will still cost dad $13,000.00 per year if he decided to attend that D-1 school.

cbg

Excellent deal !!!!

And the experience of playing baseball and graduating from a prestigious university....

Priceless

TR,

He still has a few years in high school but the coach wanted to stress academics to my son. We will see how it all plays out over time and if that school still feels that he has the talent to help their program when the time comes to make a decision.