by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Palm Beach Atlantic University can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Palm Beach Atlantic and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$22,802.00 is the typical Palm Beach Atlantic University’s first year financial aid package. About 100% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Institutional scholarships and grants are financial aid awards given by colleges and universities to help students manage tuition costs and other education-related expenses. These awards, which do not need to be repaid, can be classified as merit-based or need-based. Students who excel academically, possess unique talents, or have specific skills can be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test scores, or participation in extracurricular activities often contribute to eligibility for these scholarships. Need-based institutional grants, on the other hand, are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The amount given is generally based on the student’s family’s financial situation, aiming to cover the gap between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess a student’s eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may rely on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants are essential for students, as they can substantially lower college expenses and make higher education more affordable.
The next numbers refer to grants and scholarships mainly supplied by the college itself.
99% of incoming freshmen (517 total) were given scholarships at Palm Beach Atlantic University, averaging $17,791.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 96% of freshmen (498 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $2,336.00 a piece.
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 | 17.50% | $25,164.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.31% | $27,966.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 13.46% | $25,890.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.19% | $22,141.00 |
| Income 110k + | 16.73% | $17,968.00 |
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.
518 Palm Beach Atlantic undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $22,802.00.
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