<p>If I get an external scholarship, will that factor into how much aid the admission's office will give me?</p>
<p>^It depends on the schools. Some schools may reduce the amount that you have to borrow. Some will reduce the amount of their grants.</p>
<p>Look at the schools’ web sites. Each and every school on your list Look for how they treat outside scholarships. </p>
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Where is the list?</p>
<p>“your list” would be from you.</p>
<p>Any scholarships (internal or external) would decrease your need and may affect your need based aid. However, some school may allow certain amount before they cut down your aid. Also, most school may start cutting from loan and work study before grant.</p>