Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@oakland.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
Rolling
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002307 Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,976 (88.8%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,387 (70.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,381 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
163 (11.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
53%
Average Award
$16,018
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,380 (99.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,452
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 603 (43.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,152
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 71 (5.1%) of aid recipients
707 (31.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,640
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
7,961 (78.0%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
5,806 (72.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
5,741 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
248 (4.3%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
49%
Average Award
$14,295
Need-Based Gift
Received by 5,333 (92.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,208
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,139 (54.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,627
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,320 (23.0%) of aid recipients
2,436(23.9%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,984
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
52%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$26
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus 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
Area/Ethnic Studies
Biological Sciences
Business
Computer Science
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Dance
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Children of Faculty/Staff
International Students
Local/State Students
Married Students
Out-of-State Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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