2019 Application Cycle: Scholarship Questions

[bigeman101]

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How do schools usually determine who gets a scholarship?
Is it mostly need-based or merit-based as well?
Do lot's of applicants leverage their way into a scholarship? i.e. "I have multiple acceptances and will come to your school if you give me money."
Do schools release financial aid (and scholarship info) before April 30th?

 

[gyngyn]

1. Varies dramatically by school.
2. Before matriculation, mostly "merit" based.
3. No.
4. Sometimes.