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.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from UWF.
$9,209.00 is the typical The University of West Florida’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 93% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming 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.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at The University of West Florida.
As well as scholarships, 36% of freshmen (382 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,270.00 a person.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
36% of first-year students at The University of West Florida (382 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,270.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.23% | $13,428.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.35% | $13,889.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.38% | $10,415.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.85% | $5,846.00 |
| Income 110k + | 5.07% | $4,631.00 |
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.
93% of the 1066 undergraduates at The University of West Florida receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 973 students getting an average of $9,209.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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