<p>In general, when you win a merit-based scholarship, how exactly do you get that $? By this, I mean does it get transferred directly to your college? Or do you yourself get a personal check? Also, in the first scenario, If you already have full tuition payed (ex:from the school's financial aid office), can you use this 3rd party scholarship for a computer, textbooks, the living expenses (food/travel/room) that the college usually estimates on their total expenses? And if so, how? Do you just ask the school to reimburse you?</p>
<p>Thanks for your time!</p>