If a scholarship page looks generous but never says who gets what, when, and under which form, don’t trust the summary. Use this 12-minute workflow on official university aid pages 🔗

1. Start with EducationUSA 5 Steps.
Open Step 2 or 3 only to anchor your search around funding, not random rankings.

2. On each university site, find 4 answers 📌
Search the school’s own pages for: international eligibility, automatic vs separate application, total award amount, and renewal rules.

3. Verify the application path ✅
Some awards need the Common App only; others require an extra form or earlier deadline. Check the university page, then confirm the application route in the Common App guide.

4. Mark the page as usable or not 🧭
Usable = exact amounts, deadlines, and requirements. Vague = “may be considered.” Drop vague pages fast.

5. If a rule is

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