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How many students are received any financial aid at Western Connecticut State University?

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 588 full-time, first-time students (84% 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 2,477 students (59% of all students) received grants or scholarships and the average grant amount is $6,277. In addition, 2,081 students received student loans and the average loan amount is $6,285.

Below tables show the number and amount by source of financial aid at Western Connecticut State University.
All Undergraduate Student Financial Aid at Western Connecticut State University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid2,47759%$6,277
Pell Grants1,38033%$4,583
Federal Student Loans2,08150%$6,285
Beginning Students (Freshmen) Financial Aid at Western Connecticut State University
Type of AidNumber Receiving AidPercent Receiving AidAverage Amount of Aid Received
Any Student Financial Aid58884%-
Grants or Scholarship from All Sources50072%$9,057
Federal Grants25436%$5,124
Pell Grants25436%$4,762
Other Federal Grants314%$2,970
State/Local Grants41559%$4,270
Institutional Grants33448%$4,356
Student Loans41159%$6,418
Federal Student Loans40057%$4,988
Other Student Loans456%$14,280

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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