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.
$10,924.00 is the typical University of South Florida - Main Campus’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 92% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
As well as scholarships, 36% of freshmen (1956 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,591.00 a person.
The following scholarships and grants are made up of mainly federally provided grants, plus some state and local grants.
36% of first-year students at University of South Florida - Main Campus (1956 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,591.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 14.68% | $16,958.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.56% | $15,502.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.88% | $11,465.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.91% | $6,785.00 |
| Income 110k + | 5.18% | $5,610.00 |
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.
4828 USF Tampa undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 92% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $10,924.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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