@BostonDadof2 Hmmmm. Applicants may be awarded other merit aid (Dean’s Scholarship) of less than $30,000. Once Northeastern has received confirmation that your son has selected them as his first choice the NMF $30,000 will replace the lesser merit scholarship. Did the award letter state “NMF Scholarship” of less than $30,000? Has your son selected Northeastern as his first choice?
Otherwise I would advise you to call them Tuesday for clarification.