Financial Aid
Average net price
$4,680
% receiving grants
96%
% receiving federal loans
26%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,275 |
| $30–48k | $5,181 |
| $48–75k | $5,474 |
| $75–110k | $4,845 |
| $110k+ | $7,261 |
Federal loans disbursed to 958 students totaling $3,428,157.
- • Average net price $4,680 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,275 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Russell County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$895/mo
1 bedroom
$939/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,088/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
270
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)