by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Davidson County 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.
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 DCCC.
$6,255.00 is the typical Davidson County Community College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 82% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Davidson County Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 79% of first years (299 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,730.00 each.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
79% of first years at Davidson County Community College (299 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,730.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 38.52% | $7,205.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.72% | $6,666.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.50% | $5,938.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.32% | $2,019.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.79% | $259.00 |
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.
82% of the 379 undergraduates at Davidson County Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 304 students getting an average of $6,255.00 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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