by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Appalachian State and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$8,938.00 is the typical Appalachian State University’s first year financial aid package. About 68% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Appalachian State University you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 28% of first-year students (982 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,037.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
28% of freshmen at Appalachian State University (982 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,037.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 12.39% | $12,307.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.87% | $9,721.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.12% | $5,892.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.35% | $891.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.00% | $293.00 |
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.
68% of the 3496 undergraduates at Appalachian State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1366 students getting an average of $8,938.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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