by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students will not be asked to pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided a financial aid package that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The total price of attendance at Atenas University can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does Atenas College deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to discover how much school funding could be available 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 Atenas University.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For freshmen starting at Atenas University, 94% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind some 136 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 94% | $9,721 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 92% | $9,635 |
| State/local grants | 15% | $676 |
| Federal student loans | 12% | $4,347 |
The best aid is gift aid: grants and scholarships that carry no repayment obligation. At Atenas College, approximately 91% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $7,876 (covering around 496 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 91% | $7,876 |
| Federal Pell grants | 86% | $7,404 |
| Federal student loans | 12% | $5,639 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $9,721.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $6,053 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $8,500 |
| Over $75,000 | $11,916 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published cost of attendance — the figure closest to what a typical aid-receiving student actually pays.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $5,818 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $6,544 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Atenas College’s online cost calculator: www.atenasuniversity.edu/net-price-calculator.
Graduating students at Atenas College carry a median federal student debt of $6,600 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $6,600 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $6,525 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $69.18/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $8,332 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Atenas College.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Atenas College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 161 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $1,174,782 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 2 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $6,414 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,207 |
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