willowandfern
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I am interested if there are any institutions that reimburse excess funds from an AROTC scholarship? As in the scholarship is "stacked" on top of already existing aid, and a check is cut of the excess money. Specifically Massachusetts's institutions would be great, as I do not know if it varies by state.
My current college says that my ROTC scholarship does not affect my 'demonstrated financial need' (as it shouldn't- the scholarship does not change ones economic background), but that as far as they know they have to include the ROTC scholarship as 'awarded financial assistance', which cannot exceed the cost of attendance. I explained this is really isn't awarded financial assistance, as you sign a contract for it, and that other schools cut excess checked. My financial aid advisor said they are open to this and will research it, so I am looking for schools and possibly department of education documentation surrounding this.
Thanks
My current college says that my ROTC scholarship does not affect my 'demonstrated financial need' (as it shouldn't- the scholarship does not change ones economic background), but that as far as they know they have to include the ROTC scholarship as 'awarded financial assistance', which cannot exceed the cost of attendance. I explained this is really isn't awarded financial assistance, as you sign a contract for it, and that other schools cut excess checked. My financial aid advisor said they are open to this and will research it, so I am looking for schools and possibly department of education documentation surrounding this.
Thanks