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Students
In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$23,250

Installment Plan Available

Deferred Payment Plan Available

Tuition & Fees :
$12,860
Room & Board :
$8,820
Books & Supplies :
$700
Other Expenses :
$870
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Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@gvsu.edu
Website
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Application Process
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning January 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA, Code is 002268 Free
Profile of 2018-19 Financial Aid
Profile of 2018-19 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,788 (89.8% of) freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,452 (64.7% of) applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,436 (99.3% of) applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
559 (22.9% of) aid recipients%
Average Percent of Need Met
71%
Average Award
$11,883
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,138 (87.8% of) aid recipients, average amount $10,077
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,906 (78.2% of) aid recipients, average amount $3,885
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 260 (10.7% of) aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 260 (10.7% of) aid recipients
1,031 (24.4% of) freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,135
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
15,320 (81.5% of) undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
10,504 (68.6% of) applicants
Received Financial Aid
10,417 (99.2% of) applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
2,096 (20.1% of) aid recipients%
Average Percent of Need Met
67%
Average Award
$10,716
Need-Based Gift
Received by 8,740 (83.9% of) aid recipients, average amount $8,221
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 8,820 (84.7% of) aid recipients, average amount $4,510
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 714 (6.9% of) aid recipients
3,873 (20.6% of) undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,425
All Undergraduates
2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
72%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$28,131
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Premedicine
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
Children of Workers in Trades
Handicapped Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Out-of-State Students
Public Servants
Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported