Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,442
% receiving grants
93%
% receiving federal loans
13%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,566 |
| $30–48k | $2,659 |
| $48–75k | $6,048 |
| $75–110k | $9,207 |
| $110k+ | $10,230 |
Federal loans disbursed to 628 students totaling $2,187,825.
- • Average net price $5,442 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,566 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Aiken County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$939/mo
1 bedroom
$1,114/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,261/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
213
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)