by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at VSU and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
Valdosta State University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $8,386.00. 97% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Valdosta State University.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
27% of incoming freshmen (427 total) were awarded scholarships at Valdosta State University, averaging $10,569.00 a piece. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 87% of first years (1395 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,105.00 each.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 23.75% | $9,977.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.56% | $8,775.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.31% | $6,253.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.62% | $3,976.00 |
| Income 110k + | 4.88% | $3,847.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
1545 VSU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 97% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $8,386.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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