<p>For everybody who are looking for full range of Merit awards at Miami. We were advised (6 years ago) to submit FASFA to receive full range of Merit awards. We are very far to qualify for need based, not only because of income bu also because of no debt and no other dependents. D. was on full tuition Merit award and later received even more largely due to the fact that we religiously followed Miami advice and filed FASFA every year.<br>
Also, there is a great chance for a top college student to get additional Merit awards starting with the second year. You have to apply to Returning Student scholarships. College GPA = 3.8 used to be a cut for that. Many do not apply thinking that they will not get anything. Better yet for those who do. The awards are substantial, D. received additional $4k for her second year. But if you do not apply, Returning Student Merit awards are not automatic. In addition, certain departments have Merit awards primarily for Seniors, and you need to apply to these also.</p>