DIII schools do not offer any athletic scholarships. The school itself would not become a DI school, it's lax program and lax program only would become a DI event. Johns Hopkins is a DIII SCHOOL with a DI Lax program. If your program (not necessarily your entire school) is Division I, you can receive athletic scholarships. Whether you are a state school or not has no effect, it's about the rules of the NCAA. Do your research. Every school has a budget that is proportional to it's size, student body, academic and athletic program. Hobart does have a form of athletic scholarships in the form of financial aid for aspiring students who are also in an athletic program. Kid you need to study a bit before you come on here and try to lecture people.