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
High School Program
College preparatory program is not required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 002099 Free
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
2,756 (92.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,021 (73.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,948 (96.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
210 (10.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
64%
Average Award
$15,067
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,328 (68.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,979
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,192 (61.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,333
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,024 (52.6%) of aid recipients
408 (13.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,185
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
11,453 (78.9%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
8,820 (77.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
8,423 (95.5%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
804 (9.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Award
$14,238
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,063 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,313
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 5,237 (62.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,855
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 3,245 (38.5%) of aid recipients
1,403 (9.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,285
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
60%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$27,311
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
162
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Memberships
Number of Awards
46
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
$2,881
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