Financial Aid
Average net price
$15,469
% receiving grants
100%
% receiving federal loans
25%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,224 |
| $30–48k | $12,411 |
| $48–75k | $15,320 |
| $75–110k | $18,436 |
| $110k+ | $19,701 |
Federal loans disbursed to 4,663 students totaling $92,331,928.
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
161
Yellow Ribbon
No
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)