Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,625
% receiving grants
92%
% receiving federal loans
14%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,962 |
| $30–48k | $3,788 |
| $48–75k | $6,042 |
| $75–110k | $8,114 |
| $110k+ | $10,055 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,145 students totaling $4,213,232.
- • Average net price $5,625 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,962 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Whitfield County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$776/mo
1 bedroom
$899/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,121/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
105
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)