by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Juniata and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$37,275.00 is the typical Juniata College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 100% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Juniata College you may end up taking on.
Institutional scholarships and grants are financial aid awards given by colleges and universities to help students manage tuition costs and other education-related expenses. These awards, which do not need to be repaid, can be classified as merit-based or need-based. Students who excel academically, possess unique talents, or have specific skills can be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, or participation in extracurricular activities often contribute to eligibility for these scholarships. Need-based institutional grants, on the other hand, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The amount given is generally based on the student’s family’s financial situation, aiming to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess a student’s eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may rely on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants are essential for students, as they can substantially lower college expenses and make higher education more affordable.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Juniata College.
100% of incoming freshmen (398 total) were awarded scholarships at Juniata College, averaging $34,595.00 a piece. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 42% of first years (167 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $3,767.00 each.
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 | 12.31% | $46,011.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.79% | $45,991.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 15.83% | $43,713.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 15.58% | $43,387.00 |
| Income 110k + | 25.38% | $32,566.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
398 Juniata undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $37,275.00.
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