by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Georgia Highlands College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
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 GHC.
$5,166.00 is the typical Georgia Highlands College’s first year financial aid package. About 80% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Georgia Highlands College you could end up dealing with.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The following numbers pertain to assistance that is supplied by Georgia Highlands College.
1% of new students (12 total) were given scholarships at Georgia Highlands College, averaging $4,329.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 51% of freshman students (419 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,422.00 a piece.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 29.08% | $6,970.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.92% | $6,020.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.79% | $3,792.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.82% | $1,036.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.46% | $842.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
80% of the 822 undergraduates at Georgia Highlands College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 607 students getting an average of $5,166.00 per person.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
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