by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
What amount of SDSU financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
San Diego State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $9,382.00. Approximately 61% 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.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at San Diego State 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 San Diego State University.
25% of incoming freshmen (1288 total) were given scholarships at San Diego State University, averaging $7,471.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 26% of freshmen (1338 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,671.00 a person.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 12.31% | $16,198.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.11% | $14,093.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.51% | $8,669.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.93% | $4,410.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.70% | $1,049.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
61% of the 5189 undergraduates at San Diego State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 2441 students getting an average of $9,382.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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