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.
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 UNR.
$6,921.00 is the typical University of Nevada - Reno’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.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from University of Nevada - Reno you could end up dealing with.
As well as scholarships, 57% of freshmen (1987 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $3,176.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
57% of freshmen at University of Nevada - Reno (1987 total) received a federal grant, averaging $3,176.00.
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 | 11.04% | $11,461.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.48% | $10,857.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.02% | $8,150.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.42% | $5,349.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.97% | $3,625.00 |
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.
3070 UNR undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 92% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,921.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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