What are private scholarships and where do they originate?
Private scholarships are awards provided by organizations outside of the College. The organization selects the recipient(s) and sends the funds to the College. This may impact your financial aid award since the combination of all financial aid and scholarships cannot exceed your need. First the loans that are offered to you will be reduced, and then other aid will be reduced. If you know that you will be receiving a private scholarship, please contact our office to prevent receiving an over award, and possible repayment of aid you have already received.
