How Much Financial Assistance is Offered?
Arkansas State University - Main Campus' standard financial aid deal for incoming first years is $15,585. Approximately 95.0% of incoming students obtain some form of financial assistance, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid consists of loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans must be paid back, so they are not a genuine college discount.
Concerned about the loans that might be part of a financing deal? View the average amount of debt per student at A-State.
Number of A-State Grants & Scholarships
The stats below refer to aid which is given by Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
78.0% of incoming freshmen (1,197 total) were given scholarships at Arkansas State University - Main Campus, averaging $7,391 a piece. This puts it in the top 40th percentile of all colleges nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 41.0% of freshman students (632 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,329 each.
The chart below shows the typical amount of grant and scholarship aid given to all first year students.
Grants are typically need-based while scholarships are merit-based.
Financial Aid by Income Level
The chart below shows scholarship and grant distributions by family income for first year students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.4% | $10,808 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.7% | $10,084 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.3% | $7,521 |
| Income 75k-110k | 8.9% | $6,143 |
| Income 110k + | 10.5% | $5,116 |
Title IV aid features loans, grants, or work-study granted by the government usually based on financial need. Learn more here.
Grants & Scholarships for All Students Is $9,534
Of the 9,350 undergrads at Arkansas State University - Main Campus about 75.0% (7,024 total) get some sort of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $9,534.
Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
Arkansas State University - Main Campus Financial Aid Information
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.astate.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.astate.edu/a/finaid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator/index.dot |
