Financial Aid
Average net price
$8,342
% receiving grants
76%
% receiving federal loans
12%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,392 |
| $30–48k | $8,962 |
| $48–75k | $10,281 |
| $75–110k | $11,752 |
| $110k+ | $12,425 |
Federal loans disbursed to 80 students totaling $213,830.
- • Average net price $8,342 — below $10k/yr.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Hardy County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$715/mo
1 bedroom
$784/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$932/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
2
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)