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What Capella University Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

The total cost of attendance at Capella University can seem overpowering, but bear in mind that many students get some form of financial aid. This could be available as 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 Capella University.

Covered on this Page:

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Scholarships & Grants for First Years
  • Financial Assistance by Income
  • Scholarship Money Per Undergraduate
  • Important Links
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

What is in an Average Financial Aid Plan at Capella University

Capella University's typical financial aid deal for newly arriving freshmen is $10,551. Around 100.0% of new students obtain some financial aid, the majority of which is loans.

College Discounts

A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, loans have to be paid off, so they aren't a true college discount.

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Student Debt at Capella University

We feel that loan debt should be considered to be an added expense rather than as "aid" or a "discount". Learn more about student loan debt at Capella University.

How Much Aid Is Available in Scholarships & Grants?

These grants and scholarships consist of primarily federally provided grants, and some local and state awards. 80.0% of freshman students at Capella University (12 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,051. In addition to grants, 33.0% of freshman students (5 total) were awarded scholarships by the university, totaling $805 per student.

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

Scholarships, Grants... What's the Difference?

Grants are normally based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.

How Family Income Affects Aid

Determine what amount of scholarship and grant aid you can expect to be given determined by your family income. The chart following shows freshman students getting federal Title IV assistance which includes PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k86.7%$3,699
Income 30k-48k13.3%$2,278
Income 48k-75k0.0%N/A
Income 75k-110k0.0%N/A
Income 110k +0.0%N/A
Title IV Aid

The graph above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.

$3,781 is the Typical Total an Undergraduate Will Get in Scholarships or Grants

Of the 9,815 undergraduates at Capella University around 61.0% (5,996 total) get some sort of grant aid. The typical quantity granted was $3,781. 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 details.

Financial Aid Links from Capella University

Financial Aid Department Websitewww.capella.edu/tuition-financial-aid/financial-planning/
Net Price Calculatorwww.capella.edu/tuition-financial-aid/net-price-calculator/
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