by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
What amount of Alabama State financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$8,603.00 is the typical Alabama State University’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 93% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Alabama State University.
Institutional scholarships and grants are financial aid awards given by colleges and universities to help students manage tuition costs and other education-related expenses. These awards, which do not need to be repaid, can be classified as merit-based or need-based. Students who excel academically, possess unique talents, or have specific skills can be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, or participation in extracurricular activities often contribute to eligibility for these scholarships. Need-based institutional grants, on the other hand, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The amount given is generally based on the student’s family’s financial situation, aiming to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess a student’s eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may rely on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants are essential for students, as they can substantially lower college expenses and make higher education more affordable.
The following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by Alabama State University.
38% of new students (384 total) were offered scholarships at Alabama State University, averaging $8,449.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 76% of freshmen (760 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,599.00 a piece.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 31.30% | $2,311.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.80% | $2,496.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.80% | $2,039.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.60% | $2,272.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.50% | $4,333.00 |
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.
866 Alabama State undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 93% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $8,603.00.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
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