by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students are not billed 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 sum total of attendance at Texas A&M University-Texarkana can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
Just what financial aid solutions can Texas A&M Texarkana deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Scroll down to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Aid such as grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships helps colleges decrease the real cost of attendance for most students. Note that some aid is more valuable than the rest, and individual awards are far from uniform.
Among first-time, full-time freshmen at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, 97% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid some 241 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 92% | $10,736 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 54% | $4,916 |
| Federal Pell grants | 57% | $6,241 |
| State/local grants | 50% | $7,035 |
| Federal student loans | 44% | $5,543 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At Texas A&M Texarkana, approximately 86% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $9,912 (covering around 1527 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 86% | $9,912 |
| Federal Pell grants | 53% | $5,778 |
| Federal student loans | 45% | $8,298 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $10,781.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $10,039 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $10,741 |
| Over $75,000 | $17,729 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
Net price is the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid is subtracted from the sticker price, and it is the most useful single number for estimating real cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $12,997 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $12,637 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Texas A&M Texarkana’s NPC: www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/.
Graduating students at Texas A&M Texarkana carry a median federal student debt of $12,500 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $12,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $18,953 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $200.93/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Texas A&M Texarkana.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,619 |
| 25th percentile | $4,807 |
| 75th percentile | $18,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $27,040 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,500 |
| Middle income | $11,862 |
| High income | $12,500 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,500 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $9,000 |
| Independent students | $16,000 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Texas A&M Texarkana.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Texas A&M Texarkana:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 6178 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $109,372,333 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 47 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $282,304 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $6,006 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 8 |
| Total DoD amount | $23,750 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,969 |
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