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What Alcorn State Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

Most students won't pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.

However, some types of financial aid are definitely more beneficial than others, plus some students will receive more than others. Figure out more below.

Covered on this Page:

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Grants & Scholarships for First Years
  • Aid by Income Level
  • How Many Undergrads Get Scholarships?
  • Important Links
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

What is Inside a Typical Financial Aid Offer at Alcorn State

Alcorn State University's average financial aid plan for new freshmen is $15,837. Approximately 88.0% of first year students get some kind of financial aid, most of which is scholarships and grants.

Lowering the Cost of College

Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.

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Student Debt at Alcorn State

Worried about the student loans that might be included in your financial aid plan? Look at the average amount of debt per student at Alcorn State.

How Much Is Offered in Grants & Scholarships?

The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants mainly offered by Alcorn State University.

47.0% of incoming freshmen (282 total) were given scholarships at Alcorn State University, averaging $8,450 per student. This puts it in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the country.

As well as scholarships, 70.0% of freshmen (421 total) received federal grant aid, for about $5,917 per person.

View the typical quantity of scholarships and grants first years receive by looking at the chart below.

What's the Difference Between Scholarships & Grants?

Grants are typically based on need while scholarships are merit-based.

Financial Aid per Family Income

The chart following demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income for freshmen receiving any sort of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k45.3%$10,429
Income 30k-48k16.0%$10,364
Income 48k-75k11.7%$6,324
Income 75k-110k4.7%$6,847
Income 110k +4.2%$3,616
Title IV Aid

Education funding from the government by means of loans, grants, and work-study is known as Title IV aid. Get more info on Title IV here..

$9,430 is the Average Total an Undergrad Will Get in Scholarships or Grants

84.0% of the 3,173 undergrads at Alcorn State University receive some sort of grant aid. A total of about 2,656 students obtaining an average of $9,430 per person. The most of which are in the form of Pell Grants.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more info.

Financial Aid Links from Alcorn State University

Financial Aid Department Websitewww.alcorn.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.alcorn.edu/admissions/financial-aid/consumer-information-disclosures
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