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.
$11,186.00 is the typical Governors State University’s first year financial aid package. A significant 90% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Governors State University you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 72% of first-year students (173 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,842.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
72% of first-year students at Governors State University (173 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,842.00.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 40.17% | $12,920.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 20.08% | $12,114.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.53% | $8,739.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.28% | $6,627.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.18% | $2,642.00 |
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.
208 GSU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 90% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $11,186.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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