In the case of an outside scholarship, it's usually adjusted down. This is the paperwork that each choice college and university will send you once accepted, that indicates how much it'll cost ya'. In other words, you'll get a breakdown of the total attendance cost, the financial aid and scholarships that you're eligible for, and your expected family contribution. This is determined by subtracting the Expected Family contribution from the total cost of attendance. It is what it sounds like - financial aid that doesn't have to be paid back, specifically grants and scholarships.
Federal law prohibits schools from over-awarding.
This program offers students jobs on campus at a moderate wage-rate, usually no more than 20 hours a week, based upon financial need.