by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students will not be asked to pay the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at Academy of Interactive Entertainment can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financial assistance options will AIE - Lafayette offer you, and what will you qualify for? Read on for more information. Scroll down to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
Colleges use loans, grants, scholarships and work-study to minimize what students actually pay out of pocket. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
At Academy of Interactive Entertainment, 100% of first-time, full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid approximately 44 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 50% | $9,023 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 39% | $2,556 |
| Federal Pell grants | 50% | $5,782 |
| State/local grants | 23% | $2,381 |
| Federal student loans | 48% | $5,079 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At this school, roughly 46% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $7,847 (across approximately 52 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 46% | $7,847 |
| Federal Pell grants | 46% | $4,801 |
| Federal student loans | 54% | $4,706 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $5,839.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $32,475 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $36,157 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $32,888 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $33,702 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use AIE - Lafayette’s online cost calculator: lafayette.aie.edu/student-information/finaid/.
Graduating students at AIE - Lafayette carry a median federal student debt of $11,803 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $11,803 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $12,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $127.22/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at AIE - Lafayette.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $5,056 |
| 75th percentile | $10,556 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $11,803 |
| Middle income | $11,803 |
| High income | $11,722 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. AIE - Lafayette.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The totals below capture Stafford lending at AIE - Lafayette:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 242 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $2,472,651 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 5 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $118,400 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $23,680 |
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