<p>That was three quick questions 
but the quick answers are yes, yes, and maybe. It does sound like they are factoring in all sources to meet their promise, but if there are excess grants they will apply them toward other charges as long as they aren’t tuition-specific grants (idk what the Texas grants look like but federal grants can be used for any educational expenses).</p>
<p>Public schools generally do not have significant institutional need-based aid to give, some don’t have any at all. Most of their institutional awards are more likely to be merit scholarships. If your school does give need-based aid, it’s usually available to cover R&B expenses. You’d have to check the details of your FA award letter when you receive it.</p>