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.
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 Georgia College.
$7,799.00 is the typical Georgia College & State University’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 97% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Georgia College & State University.
As well as scholarships, 46% of first-year students (678 total) got a federal grant, for about $2,454.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
46% of freshman students at Georgia College & State University (678 total) got a federal grant, averaging $2,454.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 6.84% | $12,504.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.08% | $11,372.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.38% | $9,051.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.72% | $7,586.00 |
| Income 110k + | 16.59% | $6,486.00 |
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 1477 undergraduate students at Georgia College & State University around 97% (1419 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $7,799.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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