by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Guam 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 GCC and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$4,855.00 is the typical Guam Community College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 87% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Guam Community College.
As well as scholarships, 87% of first-year students (313 total) got a federal grant, for about $4,747.00 per person.
The following grants and scholarships consist of mostly federally provided grants, as well as some state and local grants.
87% of freshman students at Guam Community College (313 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,747.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 49.58% | $2,741.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 19.11% | $2,416.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 13.85% | $1,500.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.22% | $1,159.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
313 GCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 87% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,855.00.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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