<p>My understanding…NMS merit aid is offered to those who designate NU as their first choice.
If you do not qualify for the NMS, then it is limited to need-based aid.
I hope this helps clarify their FA policy.
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[Financial</a> Aid :: Office of Undergraduate Admission - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.ugadm.northwestern.edu/financial-aid/index.html]Financial”>3277_UGADM_FinancialAid22_EPUB)</p>