<p>Unalove,
If it’s really a one-time award, that is a policy change that has happened in the last three weeks. DS spoke to someone in FA February 12th, right after he got his NMF letter, to find out what Chicago does and how many NMF awards are given out so he could determine the best way to proceed. He was told it was $1,000 per year ($2,000/year with need) to all NMFs who indicate Chicago as their first choice by the May cutoff (i.e., they give them out to all NMFs, not just a few).</p>
<p>Boo hiss if they are reducing NMF awards!!! ;(</p>