<p>Northeastern says that 100 students each year get either a full-tuition National Merit/Achievement scholarship or the full-ride Trustee scholarship. My question is, were I to receive the former, would it most likely be reducing my Expected Family Contribution or my financial aid?</p>
<p>The scholarship is for ~$40K
Let's say my EFC is ~$15K
And the COA is ~$55</p>
<p>Does this mean I would receive [little to] NO financial aid?</p>
<p>To anyone who has received this scholarship or another from NEU, a similar National Merit scholarship, or just knows something more than I about financial aid, I'd really appreciate your help! NEU is my #1 college, and my only concern is financial aid.</p>
<p>I have the National Achievement scholarship and it is the only “free” aid that I was granted. I filed the FAFSA and only got an offer for an unsubsidized loan in addition to it. No work study, or other grants. However, the National Merit/Achievement scholarship is more than helpful to me as far as paying for school.</p>
<p>Thank you very much!!! I was kind of hoping I’d get work study (I don’t know, I enjoy working a boring job for a nominal wage haha) but if it turns out I’m in the same boat, I could always get a job off-campus :)</p>
<p>Do you know if the conditions that come with the scholarship (the community service and the minimum GPA) easily achieved by most?</p>
<p>Most people struggle with the community service, even though they really shouldn’t. It’s not because they don’t have time, etc, it’s because a lot of people don’t bother doing any all semester and then realize two weeks before the deadline that they still need 20 more hours. But that’s just people being foolish and reckless.</p>
<p>Thanks neuchimie! I’m in IB so I know all about community service slackers (not that most of us are, just that it’s required!). I think there’s enough help from the college as far as finding activities, right? I think it’s a good idea for colleges to encourage (okay, in this case, require) community service.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m pretty sure all my friends found it okay. Most do tutoring and stuff at nearby schools. Again, the ones that struggled to find places to do hours were always the ones who’d post “Need 20 more hours! Anyone know places I can volunteer at?” two weeks before finals.</p>
<p>If you can get in three community service hours per week, you should be able to get through will only minimal supplemental service. CEP does a good job of providing you with a variety of organizations with which to work. Another tip is to sign up for Relay for Life. Participating is worth 12 hours of community service, and as it usually comes near the end of the community service period, it can be a good way to make up hours.</p>
<p>I love doing Relay! I have slept a little every year Plus I gained hours fundraising.</p>
<p>Thanks you guys, I’m pretty sure the community service is a non-obstacle if it’s how you described — sounds very much like my IB programme (esp. given the bits of help from CEP), so it should be familiar if not 100% fun.</p>
<p>The obstacle for community service can be the scheduling logistics. Many of the opportunities are daytime, so they must dovetail with class schedules. My son enjoyed his weekly tutoring, but it involved 40 minute commute each way.</p>
<p>:/ That’s upsetting, I was hoping to tutor in college because that’s something I really enjoy. I feel like there have to be some city kids in Boston in need of tutoring though if you look hard enough. What program was he tutoring for? Was it one of the AmeriCorps ones?</p>
<p>Maybe you can team up with someone to make the commute more enjoyable?</p>
<p>Is there an approved list of places to do this work? My son has been active in our local parish and I hope he would continue that in Boston. If it served to count towards his CS that would be great! </p>
<p>I am sure there are lots of students in Boston, just like everywhere, that could use help with classes.</p>
Plus I gained hours fundraising.</p>