Financial Aid
Average net price
$6,448
% receiving grants
78%
% receiving federal loans
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Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $4,471 |
| $30–48k | $6,147 |
| $48–75k | $7,386 |
| $75–110k | $13,421 |
| $110k+ | — |
- • Average net price $6,448 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $4,471 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Burke County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$858/mo
1 bedroom
$908/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,095/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
43
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)