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.
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 Dixie State College.
$4,499.00 is the typical Dixie State University’s first year financial aid package. A significant 90% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being loans.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Dixie 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 numbers listed below make reference to help that is offered by Dixie State University.
19% of first-year students (392 total) were offered scholarships at Dixie State University, averaging $2,886.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 45% of freshmen (928 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,185.00 a person.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 11.24% | $5,594.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.20% | $4,715.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.49% | $2,992.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.51% | $621.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.10% | $51.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
90% of the 2055 undergraduates at Dixie State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1746 students getting an average of $4,499.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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