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.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by UAH and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$7,901.00 is the typical University of Alabama in Huntsville’s first year financial aid package. 96% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The next numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly supplied by the college itself.
87% of new students (1290 total) were given scholarships at University of Alabama in Huntsville, averaging $11,443.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 30% of freshmen (446 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,005.00 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 | 7.72% | $11,230.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.98% | $8,894.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.98% | $7,807.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.58% | $5,747.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.92% | $4,999.00 |
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.
96% of the 1489 undergraduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1378 students getting an average of $7,901.00 per person.
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