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.
What financial aid options does Shaw University offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$11,914.00 is the typical Shaw University’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 99% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
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.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Shaw University.
In addition to scholarships, 86% of freshman students (216 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $6,421.00 a piece.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
86% of freshman students at Shaw University (216 total) got a federal grant, averaging $6,421.00.
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 | 53.78% | $7,215.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 22.71% | $5,374.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.97% | $2,466.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.20% | $1,778.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
Of the 251 undergraduate students at Shaw University around 99% (246 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $11,914.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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