As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at ASU to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average financial aid at Appalachian State University is around $3,786 and the federal grant is $4,717. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,093 as well as institutional aid worth $3,786. At ASU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $2,159,632 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $3,645,045.