Confused about merit and need based aid

[SouthYankie]

Interesting that I found this:

Continuing the discussion from aid stackability at these schools?:

@thumper1

Boston University- no stacking. A merit award will reduce your need…and therefore your need based award will be reduced. Some music students DO receive both music performance, and academic merit awards…but both are merit. They would reduce need. But do call BU and ask. My info is from when my kid went there.