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.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Highland Community College and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$5,739.00 is the typical Highland Community College’s first year financial aid package. 80% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
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.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Highland Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 55% of first years (231 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,273.00 each.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
55% of freshman students at Highland Community College (231 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,273.00.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 18.23% | $5,935.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.71% | $6,742.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.28% | $3,858.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.36% | $2,485.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.16% | $2,550.00 |
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.
310 Highland Community College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 80% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,739.00.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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