by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Utah State University 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.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at USU and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$6,436.00 is the typical Utah State University’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 87% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
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 Utah State University.
Institutional scholarships and grants are financial aid awards given by colleges and universities to help students manage tuition costs and other education-related expenses. These awards, which do not need to be repaid, can be classified as merit-based or need-based. Students who excel academically, possess unique talents, or have specific skills can be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, or participation in extracurricular activities often contribute to eligibility for these scholarships. Need-based institutional grants, on the other hand, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The amount given is generally based on the student’s family’s financial situation, aiming to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess a student’s eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may rely on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants are essential for students, as they can substantially lower college expenses and make higher education more affordable.
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
73% of new students (2999 total) were offered scholarships at Utah State University, averaging $8,487.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 35% of freshman students (1451 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,467.00 a piece.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 7.37% | $10,738.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.39% | $10,065.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.01% | $6,333.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.22% | $3,085.00 |
| Income 110k + | 3.12% | $1,981.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
3368 USU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 87% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,436.00.
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