Do Scholarships affect F.A?

Paying for College
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>So i applied to my backup university that I want to go to if i do not get enough F.A from my primary university. I received a merit scholarship that basically covers all my tutition expenses. However, the housing costs are still there and i was wondering if I could still get grants like the Pell. I am asking this because i am a low income student and having to pay extremely little for my undergrad would attract me to my backup university. </p>

<p>I have not filed FAFSA yet but i assume my EFC will be pretty low so i was just wondering how the F.A would work along with my merit scholarship.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Pell is an entitlement. If you qualify, you get it no matter what.</p>

<p>However, depending on the school, the scholarship, Pell, and a student loan may be all that you get.</p>

<p>What school is this? What is your home state? Does your state give aid?</p>