To add that - though not universal (Tulane or otherwise) - unless there are select merit scholarships that explicitly state that they will stack with need aid, expect any merit award to be considered as part of the aid package to get the student to the EFC.
I believe it was mentioned and validated above that the student did run the NPC and it gave a number that was within budget. I personally would take screen shots of all the data and output from the NPC so in case it came time for award and there was a dramatically different number it would give a foundation to contest the award but that’s just me. 