Student Aid Stories

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Every student comes to Duquesne with a different story to tell. Here are the stories of four real Duquesne students from varying backgrounds — financial, academic, geographic, and other. Through their stories, we hope you gain some insights and understanding of the types of aid available and how it might vary.

Note: student names have been changed to maintain privacy.
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Meet Alana

Low Income, In-State Student

Alana is Pennsylvania-born and raised. She lives in-state with her mom and two older siblings, one of which is already enrolled in college full-time. The family’s household income is $49,000, and Alana has a part-time job from which she earned $2,500 last year. In high school, Alana worked hard and earned a 3.77 GPA upon graduation. She does not plan to take the SAT and hopes to live on campus while at Duquesne.

Given this assessment, Alana qualified for the following aid:

  • Duquesne Academic Scholarship: $19,000
  • Duquesne Grant: $3,600
  • Pennsylvania State Grant: $4,401
  • Duquesne Supplemental PA Grant: $2,500
  • Federal Pell Grant: $2,745
  • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant: $2,745
  • Federal Subsidized Direct Loan: $3,500
  • Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan: $2,000

 

Alana’s net cost to attend Duquesne: $24,152

Meet Jerrod

Medium Income, In-State Student

Jerrod lives in Pennsylvania with his parents and two siblings. His eldest sibling is already in college, and Jerrod is eager to join with plans to live on campus as a freshman at Duquesne. The family’s household income is $170,000. In high school, Jerrod maintained a GPA of 2.99. He took the SAT as a junior and received a score of 1370.

Given this assessment, Jerrod qualified for the following aid:

  • Duquesne Academic Scholarship: $18,000
  • Duquesne Grant: $300
  • Federal Subsidized Direct Loan: $3,500
  • Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan: $2,000 

Jerrod’s net cost to attend Duquesne: $39,248

Meet Anthony

High Income, In-State Student

Anthony has lived his whole life in Pennsylvania and is excited to move to Pittsburgh, living on campus as a Duke. He is one of three kids in his family, and his older two siblings are already enrolled in college. Anthony’s parents are married and both work, earning a household income of $500,000. In high school, Anthony earned a weighted GPA of 4.18 and did not take the SAT or ACT.

Given this assessment, Anthony qualified for the following aid:

  • Duquesne Scholarship: $25,000
  • Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan: $5,500

Anthony’s net cost to attend Duquesne: $32,548

Meet Rachel

Medium Income, Out-of-State Student

Rachel is from North Carolina, but she has known all her life that she wanted to be a Duquesne Duke like her dad. She lives at home with her father and older sibling, who is already in college full-time. Their household income is $118,822. As a high schooler, Rachel achieved a 4.37 GPA (weighted) and completed the SAT with a score of 1310. She plans to live on campus as a freshman.

Given this assessment, Rachel qualified for the following aid:

  • Duquesne Academic Scholarship: $21,000
  • Duquesne Grant: $3,000
  • Federal Subsidized Direct Loan: $3,500
  • Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan: $2,000

Rachel’s net cost to attend Duquesne: $33,548

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