In the news story linked to in the first post, about Maryland schools, it says this about Pitt:
At the University of Pittsburgh, administrators have publicly denounced the practice. Randall McCready, the director of financial aid, said he will only displace scholarships when a student’s aid exceeds tuition.
“Promoting access and affordability is a priority at the University of Pittsburgh,” he said in a statement.
(I find the quote hilarious, considering Pitt’s COA. But still…)