Financial Aid
Average net price
$29,833
% receiving grants
97%
% receiving federal loans
59%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $23,030 |
| $30–48k | $22,733 |
| $48–75k | $25,905 |
| $75–110k | $28,854 |
| $110k+ | $33,664 |
Federal loans disbursed to 1,088 students totaling $7,086,070.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Avery County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$761/mo
1 bedroom
$766/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,005/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
55
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)