<p>From Arcadia’s website… <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/870921-financial-aid-help.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/870921-financial-aid-help.html</a></p>
<p>Note: All Arcadia merit scholarships apply toward tuition costs only. If another scholarship, award or funding from any outside entity/organization will cover all or part of a student’s tuition costs, the merit scholarship will be replaced or reduced.* </p>
<p>It looks like no scholarships (even outside ones) can be used towards room and board. If you receive an outside scholarship that when combined with your Arcadia scholarship exceeds tuition, then your Arcadia scholarship will be reduced.</p>
<p>Did you say that your FA package includes $3k in Stafford loans and a $12k gap?</p>
<p>*also many outside scholarships are for one year only so make sure you have a plan for future years. * </p>
<p>Very true.</p>
<p>Sadly, this school isn’t likely going to be affordable.</p>
<p>What is your local state uni? Can you commute to that or another state uni? </p>
<p>What is your likely major?</p>