<p>I have a full ride to a particular state university. So my tuition, fees, board, etc. are all covered. If I receive outside scholarships, would the school credit that money back to me? or would they simply use it to decrease what they are giving me. Please tell me the former because that would be pretty cool</p>
<p>it depends on the school, you have to ask them</p>
<p>really? is that it. anybody else have input out there</p>
<p>The school would probably give you back the other, variable parts of their COA up to full COA. For example, money estimated for books, required laptop, etc. I don't think most schools would accept and refund scholarships that exceed COA. In other words, they will not pay you to attend! If that is the case, I think I would ask my D to withdraw from/decline the outside scholarship and let another student who needs it more receive it. It would be the honorable and ethical thing to do, imho.</p>
<p>Schools have different policies on a case like yours. Some will reduce their institutional funding in the amount of the outside scholarship. Others will let you keep it, with the expectation you'd use it for education purposes (books, misc. expenses while in school, computer, etc). If your school scholarship is not need based & does not stipulate that it will be reduced by outside scholarships, you may be able to keep the outside scholarship money (get a refund, that is). A lot of schools will adjust the school scholarship downward due to grants & outside scholarships, but not all will. Ask!</p>
<p>It really does depend on the school and the scholarships you have received. If you are getting federal money, any other scholarships you have will have to come into the picture, though it can be the self help that is first eliminated. Non need merit awards do not usually require integration with outside awards.</p>