by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Marshall University can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Marshall University and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
Marshall University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $10,886.00. Financial aid is provided to about 96% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Marshall University 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 numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Marshall University.
81% of new students (1428 total) were given scholarships at Marshall University, averaging $6,051.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 47% of first-year students (816 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,620.00 per person.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 20.88% | $14,209.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.36% | $13,332.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.39% | $10,330.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 8.39% | $8,046.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.45% | $5,605.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
1625 Marshall University undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 96% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $10,886.00.
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