by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
What financial aid options does DCC offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Dutchess Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,812.00. Approximately 73% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as 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 loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Dutchess Community College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 54% of first years (742 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,820.00 each.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
54% of first years at Dutchess Community College (742 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $4,820.00.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.56% | $9,448.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.42% | $7,161.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.93% | $3,880.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.30% | $1,209.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.95% | $412.00 |
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.
Of the 1372 undergraduate students at Dutchess Community College around 73% (930 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,812.00.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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