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.
What amount of Tennessee State University financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
Tennessee State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $11,411.00. Financial aid is provided to about 96% 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University.
53% of new students (632 total) were offered scholarships at Tennessee State University, averaging $7,283.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 70% of first-year students (833 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,924.00 per person.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 19.73% | $11,873.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.06% | $11,004.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.11% | $9,946.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.69% | $6,293.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.51% | $4,657.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
96% of the 1191 undergraduates at Tennessee State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1061 students getting an average of $11,411.00 per person.
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