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 SSU financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$8,795.00 is the typical Sonoma State University’s first year financial aid package. A significant 73% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Sonoma State University you may end up taking on.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The next numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly supplied by the college itself.
42% of incoming freshmen (641 total) were given scholarships at Sonoma State University, averaging $5,482.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 37% of freshmen (568 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,179.00 a piece.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.42% | $13,734.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.67% | $12,554.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.34% | $8,552.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.68% | $4,283.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.90% | $914.00 |
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 1531 undergraduate students at Sonoma State University around 73% (972 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $8,795.00.
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