<p>“While these awards are granted independent of financial need, if you receive a merit-based award and are also eligible for need-based aid, your merit award will be included in the aid provided to meet your financial need. Thus, the amount of other aid you receive may be reduced. A merit-based award will not reduce your familys calculated contribution.”</p>
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