<p>My understanding of financial aid at NW has always been that there is merit aid - largely from endowed scholarships - but that the recipients must also have need. The website clearly says that all undergraduate financial aid is based on need.</p>
<p>My understanding of financial aid at NW has always been that there is merit aid - largely from endowed scholarships - but that the recipients must also have need. The website clearly says that all undergraduate financial aid is based on need.</p>