Financial Aid
Financial Aid Awarded to 2011-12 Freshmen

As the charts below illustrate, Alfred University coordinates a comprehensive financial aid program designed to meet the needs and diverse economic circumstances of our student body.

The family income ranges are based on total parental income. The average award includes all need-based grants, scholarships, student loans, and work-study awards from federal, state, and University sources. The average grant considers both need-based and scholarship aid. The average loan reflects only federal and University student loans.

There is no automatic cut-off for aid eligibility at a certain income level. Many factors other than income, such as assets, family size, and number of family members in college, are taken into consideration. Your actual financial aid eligibility may vary from the ranges below based on your family's specific circumstances. Therefore, Alfred University urges all students to apply and receive an official certification of their eligibility.

In addition to participating in all applicable federal and state aid programs, the University provides a substantial commitment from its own resources for scholarship, need-based grant and loan opportunities. Alfred University awards University-funded aid in conjunction with a need-blind admission policy.

During the 2011-12 academic year, University-funded aid sources provided 21.5 million dollars to undergraduate students. 97% of the freshman class received some form of financial assistance.

Financial Aid Awarded to 2011-12 Freshmen

Private College Programs
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Mechanical Engineering, and Undecided Engineering.

Family Income Number of Recipients Average Award Average Grant Average Loan Average CWS
$0-$30,000 80 $37,225 $28,424 $7,031 $1,793
30,001-40,000 45 35,344 25,356 8,077 1,936
40,001-50,000 29 34,254 22,706 8,810 1,983
50,001-60,000 34 32,711 21,815 8,294 1,941
60,001-70,000 35 30,773 20,636 8,316 1,961
70,001-80,000 29 28,792 19,037 7,948 1,831
80,001-90,000 26 27,793 17,952 8,308 1,865
90,001-and above 130 21,473

13,402

6,467

910

State-Supported Programs
School of Art and Design, Biomaterials Engineering Science, Ceramic Engineering, Glass Engineering Science, and Materials Science and Engineering.

Family Income Number of Recipients Average Award Average Grant Average Loan Average CWS
$0-$30,000 16 $29,353 $20,240 $7,227 $1,907
30,001-40,000 5 27,721 19,753 6,390 1,600
40,001-50,000 9 29,580 20,281 7,322 2,000
50,001-60,000 7 22,227 14,137 6,786 1,321
60,001-70,000 6 26,513 17,159 7,375 2,000
70,001-80,000 9 24,080 14,936 7,194

1,972

80,001-90,000 7 21,325 12,632 6,843 1,871
90,001-and above 73 15,816 9,346 5,842 647

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