Georgia Southern University Tuition and Financial Aid

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Georgia Southern University Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance In-state: $24,346 Out-of-state: $37,828
Tuition and Fees
 In-state: $7,422 Out-of-state: $20,904
Room and Board
 $10,070
Books and Supplies
 $1,200
Other Expenses
 $5,654
Payment Plans Credit card, external finance company

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Georgia Southern University Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
E-mail finaid@georgiasouthern.edu
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline Priority deadline April 20
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning April 20
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001572 Free

Georgia Southern University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid

Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 3,231 (93.3%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 2,300 (71.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 2,244 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 318 (14.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 57%
Average Award $10,315
Need-Based Gift
 Received by 2,065 (92.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,559
Need-Based Self-Help
 Received by 1,659 (73.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,297
Merit-Based Gift
 Received by 54 (2.4%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 119 (3.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,652
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 14,342 (90.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 10,601 (73.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 10,361 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 982 (9.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 51%
Average Award $9,952
Need-Based Gift
 Received by 8,740 (84.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,864
Need-Based Self-Help
 Received by 8,522 (82.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,991
Merit-Based Gift
 Received by 110 (1.1%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 340 (2.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,695
Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 72%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $28,098
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
 10.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
 2.0%

Georgia Southern University Financial Aid Programs

Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Available
Other Loans Alternative loans, Student Access Loans (SAL)
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships, HOPE Scholarships, TEACH Grants, Zell Miller Scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
 795
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Music, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
 176
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
 169
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics Award Areas Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Public Servants, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation
Number of Awards
 115
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $1,814

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