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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at Ship and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $7,504.00. Approximately 95% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as loans.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
In addition to scholarships, 79% of first years (1019 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $3,043.00 each.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
79% of first-year students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (1019 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $3,043.00.
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 | 18.42% | $11,106.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.76% | $9,694.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.92% | $7,149.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.91% | $3,470.00 |
| Income 110k + | 8.75% | $1,200.00 |
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.
95% of the 1292 undergraduates at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1185 students getting an average of $7,504.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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