by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Texas Southern University can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at TSU and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$9,719.00 is the typical Texas Southern University’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 97% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as 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.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Texas Southern University you may end up taking on.
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 following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
42% of incoming freshmen (578 total) were given scholarships at Texas Southern University, averaging $5,460.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 90% of freshman students (1232 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,397.00 a piece.
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 | 73.58% | $5,329.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
1283 TSU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 97% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $9,719.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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