by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Wallace Community College, Selma 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 WCCS and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
Financial Aid Information Unavailable for First-Year Students
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.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Wallace Community College, Selma.
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 below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Wallace Community College, Selma.
23% of new students (56 total) were offered scholarships at Wallace Community College, Selma, averaging $4,358.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 84% of freshman students (204 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $7,147.00 a piece.
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 | 69.01% | $7,421.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.92% | $6,670.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 2.48% | $4,354.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.41% | $5,245.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
93% of the 242 undergraduates at Wallace Community College, Selma receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 226 students getting an average of $6,954.00 per person.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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