Do scholarships reduce amount of federal/state/college grants?

Paying for College
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<p>Hi there,</p>

<p>How does scholarship money affect the amount of money you get from the federal government, possible work-study programs, cal grant, grants from the college itself, etc…?</p>

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<p>DEPENDS.
The most common way schools handle outside scholarships is that it reduces the amount you “Need” therefore less aid. Most will reduce work study and loans before reducing grants.
Outside scholarships can also impact your eligibility for subsidized loans
THERE ARE SCHOOLS THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO REDUCE EFC.
YOU HAVE TO CHECK THE POLICY AT EACH INSTITUTION.</p>