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.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at DSC and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
Dalton State College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,571.00. Approximately 90% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Dalton State College you could end up dealing with.
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 next numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly supplied by the college itself.
3% of new students (27 total) were given scholarships at Dalton State College, averaging $5,827.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 61% of freshman students (495 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,065.00 a piece.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 26.72% | $7,414.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 20.07% | $6,963.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.82% | $4,735.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.06% | $2,787.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.60% | $1,571.00 |
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.
709 DSC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 90% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,571.00.Most of them are distributed as Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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