“Benacquisto Scholar Award for National Merit Finalists
Scholarship Value: Out-of-state students who qualify for the Benacquisto Scholarship will receive an award equal to the in-state on-campus cost of attendance for New College, minus their National Merit® award. Such students are exempt from paying the out-of-state fees. This award amounts to a full cost of attendance scholarship.” https://www.ncf.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/out-of-state-freshmen/
For NMF this seems like a better deal - includes the entire cost of attendance
NMF at UAH is better than I realized…
National Merit Awards
Platinum Award of Academic Distinction
Students who are selected as National Merit Finalists, National Achievement Finalists, or National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars qualify for the Platinum Award of Academic Distinction. This 4-year award is valued at full tuition (up to 18 credit hours per semester), and also includes a course fee stipend (up to $1000), an on-campus housing allowance, and a meal plan allowance. Renewal is based on satisfactory academic progress and full-time student status.
UAH has a quick turn around on decisions and getting packages out. S really liked it, but ended up elsewhere.