Merit vs need based aid

Colleges and Universities A-Z Willamette University
1

<p>D got a merit award with her early acceptance. Now filling out FAFSA, etc. A couple of questions.</p>

<p>First, WU says that they distribute need-based aid in part based on academic record. How exactly does that shake out? </p>

<p>Second, does Willamette still meet the full demonstrated need if a merit award has been given, or does the need award get reduced because of the merit award?</p>

<p>Trying to figure out what the actual bottom line might look like!</p>

2

<p>vbjd1111 - I believe my D's letter said her merit award would be included in any need-based aid determination rather than offered in addition to such aid.</p>