by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
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.
$3,809.00 is the typical Harrisburg Area Community College’s first year financial aid package. 86% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Harrisburg Area Community College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 79% of freshmen (1004 total) received a federal grant, for about $3,662.00 a person.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
79% of first-year students at Harrisburg Area Community College (1004 total) got a federal grant, averaging $3,662.00.
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 | 31.14% | $5,989.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.61% | $5,305.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.41% | $2,957.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.45% | $424.00 |
| Income 110k + | 5.25% | $12.00 |
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.
1039 HACC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 86% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $3,809.00.The majority of which come in the form 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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