by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
What financial aid options does Great Basin College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$4,242.00 is the typical Great Basin College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 74% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as loans.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Great Basin College.
In addition to scholarships, 31% of freshman students (72 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,148.00 a piece.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
31% of first-year students at Great Basin College (72 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,148.00.
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 | 17.09% | $4,710.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.27% | $3,952.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.13% | $2,156.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.43% | $1,123.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
Of the 234 undergraduate students at Great Basin College around 74% (172 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $4,242.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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