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Foundation · GA
Macon GA Chapter of the Links HBCU Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
- Award
- $500 to $2,000
- Closes
- Feb 28, 2027
- Merit-based
- Need-based
- Essay required
- Renewable
Valdosta State University Cost & Financial Aid
At Valdosta State University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $9,482 a year after grants, against $16,261 for families earning over $110,000.
Valdosta State University average annual cost
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$10,804
$9,112 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
By family income
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $9,482 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,586 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,089 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,844 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,261 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $6,124
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $18,172
- Average net price
- $10,804
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 56.2%
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Valdosta State University cost of attendance breakdown
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Tuition and fees
- 29%
- Room and board
- 46%
- Books and supplies
- 6%
- Other costs
- 20%
- In-state tuition and fees
- $6,124
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $18,172
- Room and board (on campus)
- $9,766
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Total cost of attendance (published)
- $21,232
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Student loans and debt at Valdosta State University
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Undergraduates with a federal loan
- 42.6%
- Median federal debt at graduation
- $23,000
- Monthly payment, 10-year plan
- $261
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Scholarships you may be eligible for
Awards you could use at Valdosta State University: the college's own scholarships, programs from GA and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.
GA program · Residents of GA · need-based · GPA 2.5+
GA program · Residents of GA
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- Award
- Up to $2,000
- Closes
- Feb 28, 2027
- Merit-based
- One-time
GA program · Residents of GA · GPA 3.5+
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- Award
- Up to $1,875
- Closes
- Feb 28, 2027
- Merit-based
- Renewable
GA program · Residents of GA · GPA 3.0+
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Foundation · GA
Harry B. Rowell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Community Foundation of Central Georgia
- Award
- Up to $500
- Closes
- Feb 28, 2027
- Merit-based
- Renewable
GA program · Residents of GA · need-based · GPA 2.5+
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- Award
- Amount varies
- Closes
- Feb 28, 2027
- Merit-based
- Need-based
- Essay required
- One-time
GA program · Residents of GA · need-based · GPA 2.8+
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Foundation · GA
Warren County Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering, or Business Scholarship
Community Foundation of the Central Savannah River Area
- Award
- Up to $1,000
- Closes
- Mar 20, 2027
- Merit-based
- Need-based
- Essay required
- Renewable
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Did you know? Valdosta State University
- 72.3%Valdosta State University admitted 6,606 of 8,650 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 26%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 1,716 of 6,606.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $52,334median annual earnings of former students who received federal aid.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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