How does receiving an arts merit scholarship impact a need-based aid package and/or chances of receiving additional merit aid?
An arts merit scholarship award is grant or gift aid, meaning that students do not have to repay these funds once they graduate. For students who may also qualify for need-based assistance, the arts merit scholarship award typically enhances a package—reducing loans, in some cases, and adding additional grant funding—though the impact will vary on a case-by-case basis. Some arts merit scholarship recipients have also received academic merit aid, including Presidential Fellowships and Dean’s Scholarships, but academic merit aid is limited at Bucknell. Please click here for more information about financial aid.
Related Questions
- If I don’t want to compete for an arts merit scholarship, but I want to major in the fine and performing arts, am I required to participate in the screening process and/or audition in person?
- If my child receives need-based aid, won a merit award just get subtracted from the need-based aid offer?
- How does an offer of a merit scholarship affect an offer of need-based aid from the Financial Aid Office?
