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.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at KY State and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$9,583.00 is the typical Kentucky State University’s first year financial aid package. A significant 97% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Kentucky State University you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 76% of freshman students (321 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,847.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
76% of freshman students at Kentucky State University (321 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,847.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.53% | $10,645.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.69% | $10,975.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.56% | $6,514.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.80% | $4,326.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.95% | $4,145.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 421 undergraduate students at Kentucky State University around 97% (409 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $9,583.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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