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.
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.
$4,200.00 is the typical Shorter College’s first year financial aid package. 95% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Shorter College.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Shorter College.
26% of first-year students (10 total) were offered scholarships at Shorter College, averaging $2,691.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 95% of freshman students (36 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $3,453.00 a piece.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 89.47% | $3,367.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.26% | $4,030.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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 38 undergraduates at Shorter College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 36 students getting an average of $4,200.00 per person.The majority of which come in the form 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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