<p>If you are val, sal, or (I think) NMF, you are guaranteed 20K per year merit. My son was Sal and NMF and got more than that, my daughter had excellent stats but did not qualify for the guaranteed 20K but got very close to that amount 3 years ago (19K per year plus 5K Global Scholars to go abroad). I agree that applying EA is a good idea. The CA supplement is very easy. I do suggest, however, taking the time to fill in the optional scholarship application. </p>