Financial Aid
Average net price
$4,701
% receiving grants
85%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $974 |
| $30–48k | $2,093 |
| $48–75k | $3,193 |
| $75–110k | — |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $4,701 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $974 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Manatee County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,418/mo
1 bedroom
$1,686/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,958/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
111
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)