by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at SFASU and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$9,374.00 is the typical Stephen F Austin State University’s first year financial aid package. About 86% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
Concerned about the student loans that might be part of your financing deal? Look at the average amount of debt per student at Stephen F Austin State University.
In addition to scholarships, 42% of first-year students (859 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $6,222.00 per person.
The numbers plus the graph following refer to mainly federal grants, and some local and state grants.
42% of freshman students at Stephen F Austin State University (859 total) got a federal grant, averaging $6,222.00.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 21.70% | $13,218.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.90% | $11,622.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.92% | $8,986.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.07% | $4,827.00 |
| Income 110k + | 5.51% | $1,592.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
Of the 2051 undergraduate students at Stephen F Austin State University around 86% (1450 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $9,374.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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