<p>Odd question... generally, if you're awarded a generous merit scholarship, do you get less need-based aid?</p>
<p>Generally? Well “generally” merit awards reduce your need, so your need based aid is reduced. </p>
<p>Typically when need based awards are reduced, self help (Direct and Perkins loans, work study) are reduced first.</p>
<p>BUT policies about this vary by college.</p>
<p>If you are entitled to a Pell Grant, you would get that regardless of the amount of any scholarship.</p>