by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Winston - Salem State University can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
What amount of WSSU financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
Winston - Salem State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $8,468.00. 98% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
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 really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Winston - Salem State University.
As well as scholarships, 76% of freshmen (735 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,623.00 a piece.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
76% of first-year students at Winston - Salem State University (735 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,623.00.
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 | 39.15% | $10,078.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 19.63% | $8,903.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.70% | $5,263.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.84% | $1,919.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.25% | $848.00 |
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.
Of the 963 undergraduate students at Winston - Salem State University around 98% (866 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $8,468.00.The majority of which come in the form 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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