by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
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 UPR Arecibo.
Financial Aid Information Unavailable for First-Year Students
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo.
In addition to scholarships, 91% of first-year students (659 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,553.00 per person.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
91% of freshmen at University of Puerto Rico - Arecibo (659 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,553.00.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 64.08% | $6,187.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 17.75% | $5,083.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.88% | $3,151.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.55% | $1,628.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.14% | $6,195.00 |
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.
659 UPR Arecibo undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 91% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,650.00.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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