Typical ECU Financial Aid Package
$15,448 is the normal East Carolina University's freshman financial aid offer. Around 63.0% of new students get financial help, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the school. However, know that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.
Student debt should be thought of as an added expense instead of as "aid" or a "discount". Learn more about student loan debt at ECU.
Amount of ECU Scholarships & Grants
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federally provided grants, and some local and state awards. 36.0% of freshman students at East Carolina University (1,461 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,925. As well as grants, 45.0% of freshman students (1,866 total) were awarded scholarships by the university, totaling $3,613 per student.
The chart directly below reveals the usual volume of scholarship and grant aid given to all freshmen.
Grants are normally based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
Financial Aid per Family Income
The chart below displays grant and scholarship allocations by income for freshmen getting any form of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.9% | $10,572 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.2% | $9,403 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.3% | $5,814 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.6% | $1,665 |
| Income 110k + | 13.5% | $494 |
Title IV aid contains grants, loans, or work-study given by the federal government generally determined by need. Learn more here.
The Average Undergrad Who Gets a Grant or Scholarship Obtains $8,192
12,112 ECU students receive grants (this is about 52.0% of the overall student body). The usual amount these students receive is $8,192
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Financial Aid Links from East Carolina University
| Financial Aid Department Website | admissions.ecu.edu/afford/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/financial/netprice-calculator.cfm |
