by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
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 Illinois State.
$10,191.00 is the typical Illinois State University’s first year financial aid package. About 94% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Illinois State University you may end up taking on.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by Illinois State University.
78% of incoming freshmen (3007 total) were awarded scholarships at Illinois State University, averaging $5,334.00 a piece. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 57% of first-year students (2176 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $3,491.00 per person.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 14.86% | $17,341.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.60% | $16,142.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.07% | $11,831.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 8.06% | $6,126.00 |
| Income 110k + | 18.07% | $4,357.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
94% of the 3835 undergraduates at Illinois State University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 3409 students getting an average of $10,191.00 per person.
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