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.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from Central Piedmont Community College.
$4,791.00 is the typical Central Piedmont Community College’s first year financial aid package. 70% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans
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 Central Piedmont Community College you may end up taking on.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The numbers listed below make reference to help that is offered by Central Piedmont Community College.
8% of incoming freshmen (108 total) were given scholarships at Central Piedmont Community College, averaging $2,597.00 per student. This puts it in the bottom 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 60% of freshmen (841 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,850.00 a person.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 43.89% | $5,867.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 2.70% | $5,901.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 1.85% | $4,943.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.21% | $5,579.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
896 Central Piedmont Community College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 70% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,791.00.The largest share of which are in the guise 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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