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.
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.
$5,990.00 is the typical Halifax Community College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 71% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Halifax Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 59% of freshman students (76 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,781.00 a piece.
The numbers plus the graph following refer to mainly federal grants, and some local and state grants.
59% of freshman students at Halifax Community College (76 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,781.00.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 32.81% | $6,073.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.84% | $6,701.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.59% | $5,013.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.78% | $5,181.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
71% of the 128 undergraduates at Halifax Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 84 students getting an average of $5,990.00 per person.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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