by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from CSU.
Charleston Southern University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $22,698.00. 99% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising 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 student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Charleston Southern University 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 following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
98% of first-year students (569 total) were offered scholarships at Charleston Southern University, averaging $15,269.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 37% of freshmen (215 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,102.00 a person.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 17.30% | $24,653.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.34% | $24,947.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 14.01% | $21,972.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.98% | $21,296.00 |
| Income 110k + | 17.47% | $20,402.00 |
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.
573 CSU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 99% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $22,698.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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