by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Georgia Gwinnett College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
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.
$5,632.00 is the typical Georgia Gwinnett College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 87% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as 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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Georgia Gwinnett College.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The numbers listed below make reference to help that is offered by Georgia Gwinnett College.
4% of first-year students (99 total) were offered scholarships at Georgia Gwinnett College, averaging $6,388.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 63% of freshmen (1518 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,801.00 a person.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 34.98% | $6,825.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 15.13% | $6,029.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.82% | $3,518.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.67% | $1,729.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.38% | $1,465.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
1893 Georgia Gwinnett College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 87% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,632.00.Most of them are distributed as Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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