Georgia Southern University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $24,346 Out-of-state: $37,828 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $7,422 Out-of-state: $20,904 |
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Room and Board
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$10,070 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,200 |
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Other Expenses
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$5,654 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, external finance company |
Georgia Southern University Applying For Financial Aid
| finaid@georgiasouthern.edu | |
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 20 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning April 20 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001572 |
Free |
Georgia Southern University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| 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 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 2,065 (92.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,559 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,659 (73.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,297 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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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 |
| 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 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 8,740 (84.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,864 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 8,522 (82.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,991 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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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 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
72% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$28,098 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
10.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
2.0% |
Georgia Southern University Financial Aid Programs
| 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) |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships, HOPE Scholarships, TEACH Grants, Zell Miller Scholarships |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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Number of Awards
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795 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Music, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
|
176 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
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Number of Awards
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169 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| 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 |
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Number of Awards
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115 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$1,814 |