by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
What financial aid options does UCONN offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
University of Connecticut average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $11,695.00. 77% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at University of Connecticut.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The numbers listed below make reference to help that is offered by University of Connecticut.
63% of new students (2283 total) were given scholarships at University of Connecticut, averaging $12,633.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 37% of freshmen (1332 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $3,740.00 a piece.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 7.67% | $19,827.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.00% | $18,398.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.08% | $13,552.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.17% | $7,243.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.94% | $3,836.00 |
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.
Of the 3600 undergraduate students at University of Connecticut around 77% (2416 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $11,695.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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