Paying for College

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Class of 2027 National Merit Discussion National Merit Scholarship	12	1272	May 4, 2026
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Can I still get into Questbridge NCM if I missed out on the College Prep Scholars? Access Programs (Questbridge, Posse)	5	93	April 25, 2026
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NSLI-Y (National Security Language Initiative for Youth) 2026-2027 Scholarships	19	1462	March 24, 2026
Does Pitzer respond to merit aid received from Scripps? Paying for College	16	162	March 24, 2026
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Scholarship notification timing Scholarships	4	139	February 12, 2026
National Merit Discussion Class of 2026 National Merit Scholarship	218	13495	February 12, 2026
Appealing aid after ED? Financial Aid (Need-Based, Merit Aid, Loans)	41	526	February 7, 2026
Fachex Benefits Scholarships	2	191	February 5, 2026
CSS Profile require parent info for 27 year old independent? Financial Aid (Need-Based, Merit Aid, Loans)	6	388	January 30, 2026
529 impact on need aid Financial Aid (Need-Based, Merit Aid, Loans)	20	320	January 28, 2026

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