Appalachian State University
PA-8: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.75 / 4.00 |
Jennifer
Maxwell Resource Conservation Manager Physical Plant Administration |
Percentage of need met, on average, for students who were awarded any need-based aid :
Percentage of students graduating without student loan debt:
Percentage of entering students that are low-income:
Graduation/success rate for low-income students:
A brief description of notable policies or programs to make the institution accessible and affordable to low-income students:
The ACCESS scholarship and support program is Appalachian State's promise to low-income North Carolina students that higher education is within reach. Students who earn a place at Appalachian and are selected for the ACCESS scholarship program have the opportunity to graduate debt-free.
ACCESS offers its scholars a four-year university education at Appalachian without student loans. Specifically, the ACCESS program supplements federal financial aid grants, state grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial assistance with sufficient funds to cover the cost of institutional charges (tuition, fees, room, board, and health insurance). In addition, ACCESS students have the opportunity to have a work-study job to help with personal expenses.
A brief description of notable policies or programs to support non-traditional students:
The Appalachian Warrior Fund has been established at Appalachian State University to honor veterans.The scholarship fund is for honorably discharged and disabled veterans and their children who have been admitted and enrolled at the university. https://scholarships.appstate.edu/scholarships/continuing-scholarships
The Office of Distance Education offers numerous programs and service to support non-traditional students: http://desites.appstate.edu/
Estimated percentage of students that participate in or directly benefit from the institution’s policies and programs to support low-income and non-traditional students:
Website URL where information about the institution’s accessibility and affordability initiatives is available:
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