by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Gateway 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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at Gateway Community College and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$5,546.00 is the typical Gateway Community College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 83% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Gateway Community College.
As well as scholarships, 81% of freshmen (486 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,544.00 a piece.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
81% of first years at Gateway Community College (486 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,544.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 41.33% | $5,969.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.33% | $5,925.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.00% | $5,457.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.17% | $3,636.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
495 Gateway Community College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 83% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,546.00.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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