Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@towson.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
February 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning March 15
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002099 Free
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
Profile of 2024-25 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
2,663 (90.9%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,839 (69.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,774 (96.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
198 (11.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Award
$16,474
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,303 (73.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,825
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,074 (60.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,365
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 964 (54.3%) of aid recipients
502 (17.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,652
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
11,374 (79.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
8,360 (73.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,092 (96.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
731 (9.0%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Award
$15,256
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,258 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,479
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 4,877 (60.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,807
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,284 (40.6%) of aid recipients
1,718(11.9%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $4,384
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
62%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$28,309
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
Creative arts/performance scholarships
Special achievements/activities
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Biological Sciences
Business
Communication
Computer Science
Education
English
Foreign Languages
Health Fields
Home Economics
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts
Dance
Debating
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
328
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Memberships
Number of Awards
64
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children and Siblings of Alumni
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
Handicapped Students
International Students
Members of Minorities
Previous College Experience
Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$2,889
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