<p>If one was awarded a full merit based scholarship that covered the COA of a university and said scholarship has purely academic stipulations (minimum GPA, minimum credits) - would the FAFSA have to be filed every year? I do not qualify for need based aid at this school because it is relatively inexpensive and my EFC exceeds the total COA. </p>
<p>Probably not, but check each school’s requirements.</p>
<p>Totally depends on the school.</p>
<p>^ This.</p>