<p>Many colleges just offset the need based aid with merit awards, and it doesn’t end up reducing your overall cost of attendance. If you can’t tell what they do from their website, email their financial aid office and ask them about it. </p>
<p>Many colleges just offset the need based aid with merit awards, and it doesn’t end up reducing your overall cost of attendance. If you can’t tell what they do from their website, email their financial aid office and ask them about it. </p>