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 FIU offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Florida International University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $9,917.00. About 94% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Florida International University.
As well as scholarships, 50% of first-year students (1646 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,315.00 per person.
These grants and scholarships consist of mostly federal grants, as well as some local and state awards.
50% of first-year students at Florida International University (1646 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,315.00.
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 | 28.19% | $16,188.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.70% | $14,502.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.83% | $12,092.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.75% | $6,567.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.51% | $4,974.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
94% of the 3306 undergraduates at Florida International University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 3071 students getting an average of $9,917.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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