by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
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 Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie.
Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,586.00. Financial aid is provided to about 95% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie.
As well as scholarships, 90% of first-year students (38 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,651.00 per person.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
90% of first years at Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie (38 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,651.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 59.52% | $6,401.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.29% | $4,354.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.76% | $3,513.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.76% | $1,680.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
95% of the 42 undergraduates at Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 39 students getting an average of $5,586.00 per person.The majority of which come in the form 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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