<p>The letter from NM clearly states the student may only receive one award. Your daughter should have declined the $2500 award if she knew she was definitely attending a college that would give her more. And by the way, all National Merit Finalists that receive money from one of the three sources (national, corporate or college) are designated as National Merit Scholars. Since my child wanted to attend colleges that did not participate in the NM program he accepted the national award. But if he had wanted to attend a school that gave more money, he would have declined. Is it too late to decline?</p>