Financial Aid
Average net price
$7,143
% receiving grants
98%
% receiving federal loans
11%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,080 |
| $30–48k | $4,317 |
| $48–75k | $5,794 |
| $75–110k | $8,385 |
| $110k+ | $11,336 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,467 students totaling $4,854,663.
- • Average net price $7,143 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,080 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Hardin County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$841/mo
1 bedroom
$846/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,056/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
516
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)