by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Grand Rapids Community 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.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
Grand Rapids Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,652.00. 69% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Grand Rapids Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 45% of first-year students (670 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $4,820.00 per person.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
45% of first-year students at Grand Rapids Community College (670 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,820.00.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 23.61% | $6,918.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.11% | $6,325.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.07% | $4,396.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.83% | $825.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.88% | $113.00 |
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 1478 undergraduate students at Grand Rapids Community College around 69% (801 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,652.00.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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