Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,201
% receiving grants
87%
% receiving federal loans
7%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,916 |
| $30–48k | $4,838 |
| $48–75k | $6,855 |
| $75–110k | $6,519 |
| $110k+ | $8,414 |
Federal loans disbursed to 393 students totaling $1,108,076.
- • Average net price $6,201 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,916 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Panola County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$753/mo
1 bedroom
$758/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$995/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
53
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)