<p>So I got the Presidential scholarship after applying through their free application. It's nice, but the cost of Tulane attendance is still $23k. The only way I see myself going to Tulane is if it's close to free. How much need-based aid does Tulane give, and is the merit award simply put on top of the need-based award?</p>
<p>Yours is the the proverbial "$24K" question. 'Twill be most interesting to see how TU addresses this huge gap for so many.</p>