Financial Aid
Average net price
$5,263
% receiving grants
66%
% receiving federal loans
5%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,138 |
| $30–48k | $2,959 |
| $48–75k | $4,183 |
| $75–110k | $8,661 |
| $110k+ | — |
Federal loans disbursed to 307 students totaling $948,011.
- • Average net price $5,263 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $2,138 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Nash County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$913/mo
1 bedroom
$918/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,143/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
72
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)