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The percent, on average, of state aid that's given to college students based on need rather than merit. The issue of financial aid garnered national attention last week when UCLA awarded the son of Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs a full athletic scholarship.

The percent, on average, of state aid that's given to college students based on need rather than merit. The issue of financial aid garnered national attention last week when UCLA awarded the son of Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs a full athletic scholarship.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.