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.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$6,364.00 is the typical Fortis College - Smyrna’s first year financial aid package. About 95% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Fortis College - Smyrna.
In addition to scholarships, 92% of freshman students (112 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $6,247.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
92% of first years at Fortis College - Smyrna (112 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $6,247.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
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 | 68.85% | $6,321.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 15.57% | $5,748.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 2.46% | $5,976.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 122 undergraduate students at Fortis College - Smyrna around 95% (115 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $6,364.00.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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