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How many students are received any financial aid at Eastern Kentucky University?

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 2,324 full-time, first-time students (99% of all freshmen) awarded any student financial aid. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree seeking beginning undergraduate students.

For all undergraduate students, total 9,646 students (83% of all students) received grants or scholarships and the average grant amount is $8,710. In addition, 5,135 students received student loans and the average loan amount is $6,503.

Below tables show the number and amount by source of financial aid at Eastern Kentucky University.
All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid at Eastern Kentucky University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid9,64683%$8,710
Pell Grants4,45738%$4,685
Federal Student Loans5,13544%$6,503
Beginning Students (Freshmen) Financial Aid at Eastern Kentucky University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid2,32499%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources2,31898%$10,583
Federal Grants1,06045%$4,922
Pell Grants1,06045%$4,706
Other Federal Grants42718%$536
State/Local Grants1,99585%$2,875
Institutional Grants2,08288%$6,521
Student Loans1,08846%$6,046
Federal Student Loans1,06945%$4,820
Other Student Loans1306%$10,967

What is the Financial aid?

Federal Work Study, grants, loans to students (government and/or private), assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, tuition waivers, tuition discounts, employer aid (tuition reimbursement) and other monies (other than from relatives/friends) provided to students to meet expenses. This excludes loans to parents.

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