by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
What financial aid options does Fitchburg State offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Fitchburg State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $7,034.00. About 90% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
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.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Fitchburg State University.
In addition to scholarships, 42% of freshman students (285 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,743.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
42% of first years at Fitchburg State University (285 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,743.00.
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 | 20.57% | $10,701.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.84% | $9,762.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.28% | $6,492.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.71% | $2,212.00 |
| Income 110k + | 9.09% | $1,221.00 |
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.
90% of the 671 undergraduates at Fitchburg State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 474 students getting an average of $7,034.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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