How Much Financial Aid is Available?
Northern State University's average financial aid offer for new first year students is $11,590. Around 86.0% of first year students obtain some type of financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the "sticker" price of the school. However, know that the only true college discount are scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Northern State University you may end up taking on.
How Much Is Offered in Scholarships & Grants?
The numbers below refer to grants and scholarships largely provided by Northern State University.
71.0% of first year students (237 total) were awarded scholarships at Northern State University, averaging $3,155 a piece. This puts it in the middle 20th percentile of all schools in the nation.
As well as scholarships, 39.0% of first year students (129 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,232 per person.
See the usual amount of grants and scholarships first years get by studying the graph below.
Grants are normally based on need while scholarships are merit-based.
Financial Aid per Family Income
The table below demonstrates grant and scholarship allocations by income for first year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.6% | $7,227 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.2% | $7,499 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.4% | $3,687 |
| Income 75k-110k | 13.5% | $1,682 |
| Income 110k + | 11.7% | $3,109 |
The chart above shows undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.
Scholarships & Grants for All Students Average $5,722
Of the 3,051 undergraduates at Northern State University around 37.0% (1,138 in total) get some sort of grant aid. The average amount given was $5,722.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more information.
Financial Aid Links from Northern State University
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.northern.edu/admission-aid/costs-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.northern.edu/net-price-calculator |
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