by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$5,031.00 is the typical Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 96% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College you could end up dealing with.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The next numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly supplied by the college itself.
32% of new students (267 total) were given scholarships at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, averaging $4,313.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 89% of freshmen (739 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $3,098.00 a piece.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 22.54% | $8,297.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.31% | $7,504.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.55% | $4,275.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.59% | $2,338.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.80% | $2,438.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
96% of the 834 undergraduates at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 798 students getting an average of $5,031.00 per person.
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