Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,664
% receiving grants
95%
% receiving federal loans
11%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,623 |
| $30–48k | $4,094 |
| $48–75k | $6,144 |
| $75–110k | $7,914 |
| $110k+ | $10,055 |
Federal loans disbursed to 915 students totaling $3,204,315.
- • Average net price $5,664 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,623 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Itawamba County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$749/mo
1 bedroom
$753/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$891/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
VA caution flag
Heightened Cash Monitoring (Compliance Audit Late or Missing); School placed on Heightened Cash Monitoring
GI Bill students
149
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)