<p>I received my acceptance letter today. I'm excited but I'm really worried because I'm out of state and my EFC is 0. I hoped I would receive a scholarship but my acceptance letter did not say anything about merit scholarships. So, I would like to know how good is U Pitt's need based aid? I really thought I'd get merit aid but that doesn't look its possible right now. I</p>
<p>sorry for the typo.</p>
<p>I think Pitt is pretty tight with merit money. Sit tight and see what they offer you for need based. It might be fine.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>I didn't get my scholarship letter until I month, I think, after I got accepted. So you might still get something.</p>
<p>EDIT: But, now that I think about it, I applied really early, in September, so that was probably before they were making any merit scholarship decisions. So in summary: I don't know, I can't help you, good luck!</p>
<p>Stringtheory: Were you accepted to the main campus?</p>
<p>yes, I was accepted to the main campus.</p>
<p>Merit award letters are sent out after acceptances. My D applied in August, accepted in October, and received merit $ in December. Also, the stats (M&V) seem to be better than 1350 for scholarships. Review past posts of accepted students/scholarship recipients, and this will give you some idea ...You just never know...Also, be sure to submit the federal financial aid form. Check UPitt's website for more info on need-based aid, or call them...Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>Thanks for all the advice. I'll call them.</p>
<p>I got a 10,000 per year scholarship!! :):):)</p>
<p>That's great! Congrats, stringtheory!</p>
<p>I'm willing to bet, with a merit award of 10k and an EFC of 0, you're going for free. Enjoy!</p>