$4,586

Avg. Federal Grant

$5,572

Avg. Federal Loan

$77,904,060

Total Aid Awarded

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Financial Aid and Scholarships

Students Receiving Aid Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid.

71%

Total Aid Amount Average Total Aid Awarded per year.

$77.904M

Financial Aid Official Website

www.bgsu.edu/financial-aid.html

Once you are admitted, Bowling Green State University will begin making scholarship offers based on your credentials. The University will also reach out to you with additional opportunities. Applying to the Honours College is another avenue to maximize your scholarship potential.

90% of all new BGSU students receive some type of financial assistance. This aid can be used to pay for your instructional and general fees, non-resident fees (if applicable), room, meals, books, transportation and personal expenses.

To be considered for need-based aid, you must be an admitted student AND file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When completing the FAFSA, be sure to list BGSU’s school code: 003018.

Financial Aid Breakdown

Student Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

23%

Institution Grant Aid

69%

Pell Grant

32%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid

$4,586

State Grant Aid

$1,843

Institution Grant Aid

$5,655

Pell Grant

$4,367

As shown in the table the breakdown includes Federal Grants, Pell Grants, state grants and institutional grants. Institutional grants have the highest percentage contribution of 69% with an average aid amount being $5,655. Pell grants have a percentage of 32% with an average aid amount of $4,367. State grants have an average aid of $1843 with 23% aid. Federal grants have aid average of $4,586 with 33% aid.

Federal Aid based on Family Income

Family Income

Average Federal Aid Per Year

Under $30,000

$9,212

$30,001 - $48,000

$8,631

$48,001 - $75,000

$5,120

$75,001 - $110,000

$3,300

Over $110,000

$2,993

As shown in the table lower the family income higher is the amount of aid one can expect to receive. For those students who have a family income under $30,000 can expect to receive an aid amount of $9212 while those with family income over $110,000 can expect to receive an aid amount of $2,993. This helps students who are coming from low-income homes to pay for their degree.

Student Loans for Bowling Green State University (BGSU)

Average Loan Amount Average Loan Amount received per year.

$7,493/Year

Students Taking Out Loans

67%

Loan Default Rate

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