by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
What financial assistance solutions can Hood provide, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for answers.
Hood College's typical financial aid offer for newly arriving freshmen is $38,014. Approximately 100.0% of new students obtain financial help, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
A financial aid package includes scholarships, grants, and student loans. However, loans need to be paid off, thus they aren't a real discount.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense rather than as "aid" or a "discount". Read more about student loan debt at Hood.
The numbers below refer to scholarships and grants largely offered by the college itself.
100.0% of first year students (238 total) were awarded scholarships at Hood College, averaging $26,188 per person. This ranks in the top 20th percentile of all schools in the country.
As well as scholarships, 41.0% of freshmen (97 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,695 a person.
How are scholarships and grants distributed to freshmen at Hood? Look at the data listed below.
Grants are typically based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
Learn what amount of scholarship and grant aid you can plan to obtain according to your earnings. The table below shows freshman students getting federal assistance which includes PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 20.9% | $40,658 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.0% | $39,771 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.7% | $33,512 |
| Income 75k-110k | 13.0% | $25,309 |
| Income 110k + | 23.8% | $21,605 |
Title IV aid features loans, grants, or work-study given from the federal government typically according to need. Learn more here.
1,039 Hood students get grants (this is about 95.0% of the complete student body). The usual amount these students get is $26,727
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
| Financial Aid Department Website | https://www.hood.edu/admission-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.hood.edu/net-price-calculator |
