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What is the difference between need-based and merit scholarships?

April 26, 2017difference merit need-based scholarships

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What is the difference between need-based and merit scholarships?

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Need-based scholarships are awarded by the Office of Financial Aid based on a family’s income profile. Merit scholarships are granted by individual departments and renewed by the Admissions Office. The Office of Financial Aid plays no role in the selection of merit scholarship recipients.