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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at SHSU and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$8,975.00 is the typical Sam Houston State University’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 88% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Sam Houston State University you could end up dealing with.
As well as scholarships, 53% of first-year students (1508 total) got a federal grant, for about $4,843.00 per person.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
53% of first-year students at Sam Houston State University (1508 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,843.00.
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 | 24.25% | $11,675.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.70% | $10,596.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.34% | $7,958.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.70% | $3,138.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.09% | $1,547.00 |
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.
2127 SHSU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 88% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $8,975.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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