by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Baton Rouge Community College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by BRCC and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$5,596.00 is the typical Baton Rouge Community College’s first year financial aid package. About 89% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Baton Rouge Community College.
As well as scholarships, 68% of freshmen (762 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,543.00 a person.
The numbers plus the graph following refer to mainly federal grants, and some local and state grants.
68% of freshmen at Baton Rouge Community College (762 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,543.00.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 48.23% | $6,634.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.23% | $5,848.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.76% | $3,434.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.51% | $1,358.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.77% | $1,406.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 1128 undergraduate students at Baton Rouge Community College around 89% (952 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,596.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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