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.
What amount of Houston Community College financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$5,605.00 is the typical Houston Community College’s first year financial aid package. 69% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Houston Community College.
As well as scholarships, 59% of freshmen (2438 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,295.00 a person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
59% of first years at Houston Community College (2438 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,295.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 38.13% | $5,716.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.93% | $4,881.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.66% | $2,575.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.34% | $392.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.02% | $63.00 |
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.
Of the 4167 undergraduate students at Houston Community College around 69% (2736 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,605.00.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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