What This Means For You
The level of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary based on your needs. Keep reading to find information on how much aid and scholarships to expect from BYU - I.
How Many Students Receive Financial Aid?
Brigham Young University - Idaho's average financial aid plan for newly arriving first year students is $6,885. Approximately 50.0% of new students receive some money for college, most of which is loans.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.
Student debt ought to be thought of as an "outcome" rather than "aid". Read more about student loan debt at BYU - I.
Number of BYU - I Scholarships & Grants
The following grants and scholarships consist of mainly federally provided grants, as well as some state and local grants. 26.0% of first years at Brigham Young University - Idaho (509 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $3,535. As well as grants, 43.0% of first years (848 total) got scholarships by the university, totaling $1,345 per student.
The graph below shows the usual amount of scholarship and grant aid distributed to all freshmen.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are need based.
Amount of Aid Per Family Income
The following table displays grant and scholarship allocations by family income for first year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 11.3% | $5,269 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.5% | $4,595 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.9% | $3,052 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.7% | $1,135 |
| Income 110k + | 7.7% | $370 |
The graph above shows students who are getting Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
Scholarships & Grants for All Undergraduate Students Average $5,961
Of the 36,624 undergraduate students at Brigham Young University - Idaho around 60.0% (22,009 in total) obtain some form of grant aid. The standard amount given was $5,961.
Financial Aid Links from Brigham Young University - Idaho
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.byui.edu/FinancialAid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.byui.edu/FinancialAid/ |
