Financial Aid
Average net price
$15,095
% receiving grants
95%
% receiving federal loans
48%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,867 |
| $30–48k | $20,432 |
| $48–75k | $22,756 |
| $75–110k | $25,812 |
| $110k+ | $26,542 |
Federal loans disbursed to 11,209 students totaling $68,903,952.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Forrest County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$766/mo
1 bedroom
$888/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,047/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
916
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)