Applying For Financial Aid
Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
finaid@oakland.edu
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 2023-24 Financial Aid
Profile of 2023-24 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,915 (87.5%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,460 (76.2%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,451 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
175 (12.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Award
$16,870
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,374 (94.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $13,989
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 404 (27.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,481
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 1,190 (82.0%) of aid recipients
609 (27.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,746
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
7,653 (75.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
6,008 (78.5%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
5,881 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
221 (3.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
48%
Average Award
$12,386
Need-Based Gift
Received by 4,362 (74.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,980
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,180 (54.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,247
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 4,087 (69.5%) of aid recipients
2,143(21.1%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,909
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
52%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$24,892
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Other Loans
Private 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
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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