Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@ferris.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 7
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002260 Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,510 (96.4%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,201 (79.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,195 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
379 (31.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
86%
Average Award
$19,980
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,135 (95.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,710
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 527 (44.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,120
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,182 (98.9%) of aid recipients
347 (22.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,080
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
6,262 (93.7%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
4,441 (70.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
4,419 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
968 (21.9%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Award
$15,630
Need-Based Gift
Received by 3,695 (83.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,260
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 2,545 (57.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,410
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,591 (81.3%) of aid recipients
1,415(21.2%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $5,050
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
72%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$31,720
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
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Private Alternative 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
Agriculture
Architecture
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
Health Fields
Home Economics
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design
Art/Fine Arts
Debating
Journalism/Publications
Music
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Memberships
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Ethnic Background
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Previous College Experience
Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$2,880
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