by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Herkimer County 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.
$7,000.00 is the typical Herkimer County Community College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 89% 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.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Herkimer County Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 77% of first years (403 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,051.00 each.
These grants and scholarships consist of mostly federal grants, as well as some local and state awards.
77% of freshman students at Herkimer County Community College (403 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,051.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 36.26% | $9,378.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 17.18% | $7,570.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 15.08% | $4,325.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.11% | $2,547.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.76% | $880.00 |
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.
89% of the 524 undergraduates at Herkimer County Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 452 students getting an average of $7,000.00 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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