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Should you apply for financial aid? Yes! You may not qualify for every kind of assistance, but almost every student is eligible for at least one type of aid. To help you understand what makes up a financial aid package, we’ve provided some sample cases below.
The following scenarios are based upon tuition of $25,310 and room & board of $6,800 (if applicable) per year.
Case #1:
Susan is a Nebraska resident with a 3.5 High School GPA and 22 ACT score. She has two siblings and the Federal government determined her Expected Family Contribution to be $1,346. Susan plans to enroll full time and live on campus.
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Academic Achievement Scholarship
Federal Pell Grant
Federal SEOG (Grant)
Nebraska Opportunity Grant
Federal Work Study
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Catherine McAuley Grant
Total Aid Package
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$14,000
$4,200
$1,100
$1,200
$3,000
$3,500
$2,000
$1,900
$30,900
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Case #2:
Jennifer is from Iowa, has a 3.9 High School GPA and 26 ACT score. She comes from a middle-income family and has one sibling. The Federal government determined her Expected Family Contribution to be $6,959. Jennifer plans to enroll full time and live on campus.
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Academic Achievement Scholarship
Federal Work Study
Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Catherine McAuley Grant
Total Aid Package
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$16,000
$3,000
$3,500
$2,000
$6,400
$30,900
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Case #3:
Maria is transferring to CSM as a junior with a 3.12 GPA. She plans enroll full time and to live at home where it is just her and her mom. The Federal government determined Maria's Expected Family Contribution to be $3,094.
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Academic Achievement Scholarship
Federal Pell Grant
Federal SEOG (grant)
Nebraska Opportunity Grant
Federal Work Study
Federal Direct Stafford Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Catherine McAuley Grant
Total Aid Package
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$6,500
$2,500
$1,100
$1,200
$3,000
$5,500
$2,000
$2,300
$24,100
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