by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
What amount of MSU Texas financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$9,695.00 is the typical MSU Texas’s first year financial aid package. 97% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from MSU Texas you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 81% of freshmen (700 total) received a federal grant, for about $3,608.00 a person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
81% of freshman students at MSU Texas (700 total) got a federal grant, averaging $3,608.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 27.24% | $12,372.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 15.60% | $11,382.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.69% | $9,555.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.10% | $5,137.00 |
| Income 110k + | 6.05% | $2,408.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
Of the 859 undergraduate students at MSU Texas around 97% (767 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $9,695.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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