Financial Aid
Average net price
$18,159
% receiving grants
99%
% receiving federal loans
34%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,500 |
| $30–48k | $19,904 |
| $48–75k | $21,807 |
| $75–110k | $20,655 |
| $110k+ | $21,035 |
Federal loans disbursed to 902 students totaling $4,108,504.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Rhea County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$700/mo
1 bedroom
$705/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$925/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
42
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)