by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from Messiah.
$22,222.00 is the typical Messiah University’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 100% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as 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.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Messiah 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 numbers listed below make reference to help that is offered by Messiah University.
100% of incoming freshmen (606 total) were given scholarships at Messiah University, averaging $19,550.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 88% of first-year students (534 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $2,104.00 per person.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 4.79% | $31,113.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.60% | $30,194.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.05% | $28,680.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 17.49% | $23,879.00 |
| Income 110k + | 34.16% | $18,021.00 |
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.
606 Messiah undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $22,222.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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