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<p>This means that whatever scholarship they are referring to is given without demonstrated need, and where the family’s ability to pay does not FAR exceed the cost of attendance.</p>
<p>My son (not daughter) has a music performance merit award. The basis for this award is different than most of the merit awards given at BU. It was completely based on his audition to the music program. It is renewed based on continued performance within that program. So…I’m not the best source on merit aid in general. All I know is what forms he needed to complete…or not complete…as contingencies of his awards.</p>