by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Montana State 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 MSU Bozeman and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
Montana State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $4,470.00. 92% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Montana State University.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Montana State University.
86% of incoming freshmen (2429 total) were given scholarships at Montana State University, averaging $5,562.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 63% of freshmen (1772 total) received a federal grant, for about $2,195.00 a person.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 6.58% | $6,087.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 3.58% | $5,294.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.75% | $2,131.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.32% | $133.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
2557 MSU Bozeman undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 92% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,470.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.