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 UGA.
$10,765.00 is the typical University of Georgia’s first year financial aid package. About 92% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Concerned about the student loans that might be part of your financing deal? Look at the average amount of debt per student at University of Georgia.
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.
23% of incoming freshmen (1264 total) were awarded scholarships at University of Georgia, averaging $7,247.00 a piece. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 39% of first years (2145 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $2,961.00 each.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 6.58% | $19,026.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.03% | $16,641.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.39% | $12,292.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.50% | $9,699.00 |
| Income 110k + | 10.06% | $9,358.00 |
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.
Of the 5487 undergraduate students at University of Georgia around 92% (4961 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $10,765.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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