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Can scholarships exceed tuition?


Generally, your scholarships cannot exceed the full LDS tuition amount. However, the Returned Missionary Scholarship, when combined with another scholarship, can exceed tuition. You can also receive private scholarships that exceed tuition amounts. Leftover funds will be deposited in your student account and can be received through the eRefund process.

To find out more about eRefund and how to set it up, visit this page.

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