by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will not be asked to pay the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total cost of going to South University-West Palm Beach can seem tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students are given some form of financial help.
Just what financial aid solutions can South University, West Palm Beach provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Keep reading to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at South University-West Palm Beach.
Financial 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. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
At South University-West Palm Beach, 100% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind (about 5 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $9,527 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 60% | $2,225 |
| Federal Pell grants | 80% | $6,303 |
| State/local grants | 100% | $2,300 |
| Federal student loans | 100% | $5,100 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At South University, West Palm Beach, around 87% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $6,778 (among about 246 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 87% | $6,778 |
| Federal Pell grants | 60% | $4,367 |
| Federal student loans | 68% | $8,205 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $9,527.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $19,604 |
| Over $75,000 | $26,723 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $20,271 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $20,494 |
To project your own net price, use South University, West Palm Beach’s NPC: www.southuniversity.edu/west-palm-beach/net-price-calculator.
The median student at South University, West Palm Beach graduates with $13,000 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $13,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $26,123 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $276.95/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
Looking only at the median can be misleading because it hides the spread. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at South University, West Palm Beach.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,501 |
| 25th percentile | $4,750 |
| 75th percentile | $22,542 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $37,500 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,643 |
| Middle income | $15,278 |
| High income | $14,700 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,883 |
| Continuing-generation students | $14,576 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $13,668 |
| Independent students | $12,990 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. South University, West Palm Beach.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at South University, West Palm Beach:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 130230 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $3,048,464,527 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 7 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $106,232 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $15,176 |
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