Gideon's Story

Major: Urban Planning
Hometown: Dewey, AZ

While growing up in a small town, Gideon had a big dream of attending a university.  Sometimes that dream seemed financially out of reach.  "I'm the first in my family to attend a university so I've always had the determination," Gideon said. "The only concern was whether or not we could afford it."

Gideon, an urban planning junior at the Tempe campus, selected ASU for its lower tuition and because he wanted to stay in-state. At the encouragement of his high school guidance counselor he started the admission and financial aid process early.

How Gideon Is Financing The 2009-10 Academic Year

Gideon's Estimated COA: $18,675
Gideon's Direct Costs: $15,589

Gideon's Award BreakdownOffered AidAccepted Aid
Federal Pell Grant $2,000 $2,000
University Grant $2,000 $2,000
ASU Grant $2,000 $2,000
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
(subsidized)
$4,500 $4,500
Federal Direct Stafford Loan
(unsubsidized)
$2,000 $2,000
Federal PLUS Loan $6,175 $0
Total $18,675 $12,500