by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Arkansas State University - Newport can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
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 ASUN.
$4,966.00 is the typical Arkansas State University - Newport’s first year financial aid package. 89% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising 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.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Arkansas State University - Newport.
As well as scholarships, 67% of freshmen (174 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,024.00 a piece.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
67% of freshmen at Arkansas State University - Newport (174 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,024.00.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 40.54% | $6,235.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.74% | $6,105.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.18% | $5,025.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.32% | $1,698.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.16% | $1,004.00 |
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.
89% of the 259 undergraduates at Arkansas State University - Newport receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 219 students getting an average of $4,966.00 per person.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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