by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending College of Southern Maryland 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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at CSM and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
College of Southern Maryland average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,050.00. About 72% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at College of Southern Maryland.
In addition to scholarships, 66% of freshman students (609 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $3,089.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
66% of freshman students at College of Southern Maryland (609 total) got a federal grant, averaging $3,089.00.
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 | 14.29% | $7,428.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.43% | $6,531.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.76% | $4,170.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.51% | $2,004.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.87% | $751.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
72% of the 917 undergraduates at College of Southern Maryland receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 645 students getting an average of $5,050.00 per person.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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