<p>If I apply for a merit based award at a university that pays full tuition all 4 years, does that mean i have to go to that university if i get it? I can't find that information anywhere on the college's (BU's) website.</p>
<p>I am not familiar with BU policy; however, my son received a trustee scholarship at another college and did not end up going there. There is no obligation, so far as I know.</p>
<p>No, you only have to go there if you apply ED. Colleges always know that some people will turn down merit $.</p>
<p>Of course you cannot find that information........they are counting on these funds binding you to the school. One doesn't have to cash a winning lottery ticket or cash their IRS refund check either.</p>
<p>congratulations 'tho.......free money is always a nice thing to have.</p>
<p>I had lunch today with a friend whose DD received a BU Trustee/Presidential or whatever they call it scholarship. She's a NMS, very accomplished musician, horseman, and nice personality. Honors college at BU. However, now as soph, she finds that BU is not all that challenging as an undergrad. But ~$35K is very hard to ignore. If she can tough it out until next year, she can do grad level courses. </p>
<p>Our S friend, also BU, felt the same. Fresh physics is far easiler than HS physics. Other courses same. Both of these students were in HS - IB and smart. </p>
<p>It is all about value. A school where you learn very little is not a good value even if essentially free. A school where you learn and extend yourself, even if you have to pay, may be better value. </p>
<p>GL.</p>
<p>Why would she be unable to take graduate courses until "next year"? I have never heard of kids who were qualified being refused graduate courses. What reason is being given??</p>
<p>hazmat: There is a area of study that she would like to pursue but she has already taken the senior level courses. Some schools (her father and I are not sure of this at BU) limit course work to certain grade levels in order that there are enough seats for students to complete requirements. The grad courses are not in her major.</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that.........I guess that is the price for taking their funds. You get to go for less expense but you get less opportunity as well. I believe you but I cannot imagine that the school would knowlingly limit a student to lesser academic challenge.....knowingly.</p>