Financial Aid
Average net price
$3,384
% receiving grants
89%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,438 |
| $30–48k | $2,617 |
| $48–75k | $5,330 |
| $75–110k | $6,081 |
| $110k+ | $8,944 |
- • Average net price $3,384 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,438 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Etowah County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$639/mo
1 bedroom
$792/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$927/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
151
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)