Facts about merit scholarships
-- Ivy League universities don't offer merit aid.
-- Some colleges offer merit aid to reduce costs.
-- Out-of-state students may receive more merit aid than in-state students.
-- Students may need to maintain a certain GPA.
-- The National Merit Scholarship Program offers millions in aid.
-- There are some full rides for National Merit Scholars.
-- Honors colleges sometime offer merit aid.
-- A number of students receive merit aid.
-- Community organizations offer merit scholarships.
-- You don't need to be a straight-A student.
-- Private awards are based on certain criteria.
-- Merit aid can be one-time only.
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