Oh please. You’re going to criticize your brother in law for telling you that his kid got a “scholarship” to ABC college because he doesn’t want to admit that they qualify for a lot of need based aid?
Yes, it’s a purposeful error/mispeak. But the purpose is NOT to tell YOU that there is merit aid at this college, the purpose is to save some dignity.
Cupcake- get a grip here. If it creates confusion it’s only among people who believe half-truths and mis-truths rather than do their own homework.
Of course there is no point chasing something that isn’t there. But we aren’t talking about some huge and complex research project here- colleges that only give need based aid are absolutely transparent and upfront about that. Literally- a thirty second google. Why would you encourage people with an outdated list if they can get accurate and current information with zero effort?