by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by BRCC and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$5,123.00 is the typical Blue Ridge Community College’s first year financial aid package. About 71% 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.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Blue Ridge Community College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 59% of freshman students (291 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,272.00 a piece.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
59% of first-year students at Blue Ridge Community College (291 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,272.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 25.00% | $6,909.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.82% | $6,031.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.96% | $4,267.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.22% | $410.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.81% | $609.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
71% of the 492 undergraduates at Blue Ridge Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 315 students getting an average of $5,123.00 per person.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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