Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,962
% receiving grants
57%
% receiving federal loans
25%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,924 |
| $30–48k | $4,010 |
| $48–75k | $5,816 |
| $75–110k | $8,303 |
| $110k+ | $11,445 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,127 students totaling $4,135,039.
- • Average net price $5,962 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $1,924 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Calhoun County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$833/mo
1 bedroom
$976/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,176/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
91
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)