<p>No, Ivy League colleges do not give merit scholarships. However, musical talent can certainly help with the application. Financial aid at Ivies may surprise you. Families with incomes up to $180,000 receive aid at Harvard, for instance.</p>
<p>There is a double degree program at Harvard with New England Conservatory. a BA/MM, that costs an additional $6,000. Tufts has a double degree with NEC for a BA/BM. Oberlin and Bard have double degree programs as well, with good financial aid (and excellent conservatories with excellent academics available as well).</p>
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