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.
What financial aid options does Fairmont State offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Fairmont State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $6,600.00. Approximately 96% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
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.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Fairmont State University you could end up dealing with.
As well as scholarships, 46% of freshmen (348 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,082.00 a person.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
46% of first years at Fairmont State University (348 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,082.00.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.13% | $9,354.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.80% | $7,768.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.67% | $5,535.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.67% | $3,023.00 |
| Income 110k + | 7.60% | $1,462.00 |
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.
705 Fairmont State undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 96% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,600.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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