Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,393
% receiving grants
73%
% receiving federal loans
5%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,598 |
| $30–48k | $5,256 |
| $48–75k | $6,045 |
| $75–110k | $10,242 |
| $110k+ | $13,161 |
Federal loans disbursed to 130 students totaling $377,203.
- • Average net price $5,393 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,598 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Stephenson County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$694/mo
1 bedroom
$698/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$916/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
24
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
No
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)