by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Arkansas State University Mid-South can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
Financial Aid Information Unavailable for First-Year Students
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Arkansas State University Mid-South.
In addition to scholarships, 79% of freshman students (69 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,845.00 a piece.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
79% of first years at Arkansas State University Mid-South (69 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,845.00.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 47.13% | $7,605.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.64% | $7,929.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.05% | $5,346.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.45% | $3,773.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 87 undergraduate students at Arkansas State University Mid-South around 94% (82 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $6,195.00.The largest share of which are in the guise 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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