by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
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 Tougaloo.
$9,620.00 is the typical Tougaloo College’s first year financial aid package. 100% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Tougaloo College.
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 below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Tougaloo College.
69% of new students (86 total) were given scholarships at Tougaloo College, averaging $5,916.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 75% of freshman students (94 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $6,447.00 a piece.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 52.00% | $11,804.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 16.00% | $6,365.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.80% | $3,800.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.40% | $3,743.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.60% | $1,000.00 |
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.
100% of the 125 undergraduates at Tougaloo College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 121 students getting an average of $9,620.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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