by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at Humboldt State University and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$9,810.00 is the typical Humboldt State University’s first year financial aid package. About 79% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Humboldt State University.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Humboldt State University.
53% of first-year students (431 total) were offered scholarships at Humboldt State University, averaging $5,179.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 50% of first years (404 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,374.00 each.
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 | 27.12% | $13,518.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.02% | $12,693.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.57% | $8,275.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.54% | $4,665.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.01% | $1,591.00 |
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.
79% of the 815 undergraduates at Humboldt State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 584 students getting an average of $9,810.00 per person.
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