by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending University of South Carolina - Columbia 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.
What financial aid options does UofSC offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$6,835.00 is the typical University of South Carolina - Columbia’s first year financial aid package. A significant 94% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being loans.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
In addition to scholarships, 67% of freshman students (4233 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $2,051.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
67% of first years at University of South Carolina - Columbia (4233 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $2,051.00.
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 | 8.54% | $16,472.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.06% | $12,198.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.21% | $8,277.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.66% | $6,085.00 |
| Income 110k + | 18.68% | $3,869.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
94% of the 6279 undergraduates at University of South Carolina - Columbia receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 5807 students getting an average of $6,835.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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