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 financial aid options does South Carolina State University offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$9,991.00 is the typical South Carolina State University’s first year financial aid package. About 98% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at South Carolina State University.
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 following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by South Carolina State University.
19% of incoming freshmen (68 total) were given scholarships at South Carolina State University, averaging $11,632.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 94% of first years (339 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,859.00 each.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 47.35% | $11,005.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 20.06% | $9,635.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.08% | $6,421.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.67% | $4,683.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.23% | $7,851.00 |
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.
347 South Carolina State University undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 98% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $9,991.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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