by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$11,433.00 is the typical University of Massachusetts - Boston’s first year financial aid package. A significant 89% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being 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 Massachusetts - Boston.
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 following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
80% of new students (1663 total) were given scholarships at University of Massachusetts - Boston, averaging $7,195.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 58% of freshmen (1214 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,137.00 a person.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.41% | $15,176.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.78% | $14,680.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.15% | $11,221.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.83% | $5,785.00 |
| Income 110k + | 9.42% | $4,068.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
1721 UMass Boston undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 89% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $11,433.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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