<p>I would rather get need base than merit because need base is automatically renewed. You actually need to reapply for scholarships. Also you won’t feel special getting a merit scholarship really, no one really cares about if you are getting financial aid or not. I mean no one on the street is going to ask you if you have a merit scholarship. </p>
<p>Unless you want to go through a whole bunch of paperwork each year.</p>