by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Valpo and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$31,932.00 is the typical Valparaiso University’s first year financial aid package. A significant 100% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Valparaiso University.
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 Valparaiso University.
100% of new students (644 total) were given scholarships at Valparaiso University, averaging $28,664.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 28% of first-year students (178 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,867.00 per person.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
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 | 11.92% | $34,299.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.59% | $34,130.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.91% | $32,591.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 16.10% | $30,201.00 |
| Income 110k + | 24.61% | $28,171.00 |
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.
100% of the 646 undergraduates at Valparaiso University receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 645 students getting an average of $31,932.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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