Financial Aid
Average net price
$4,744
% receiving grants
98%
% receiving federal loans
7%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,963 |
| $30–48k | $3,368 |
| $48–75k | $6,079 |
| $75–110k | $7,573 |
| $110k+ | $12,699 |
Federal loans disbursed to 361 students totaling $1,068,346.
- • Average net price $4,744 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $2,963 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Harlan County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$694/mo
1 bedroom
$699/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$866/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
31
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)