Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,514
% receiving grants
77%
% receiving federal loans
13%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,201 |
| $30–48k | $4,002 |
| $48–75k | $5,911 |
| $75–110k | $6,572 |
| $110k+ | $11,522 |
Federal loans disbursed to 826 students totaling $2,387,073.
- • Average net price $5,514 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,201 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Berkeley County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$850/mo
1 bedroom
$971/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,233/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
109
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)