by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Howard 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.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at HCC and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
Howard Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $4,792.00. Financial aid is provided to about 64% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of 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 Howard Community College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 43% of first years (415 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,084.00 each.
These grants and scholarships consist of mostly federal grants, as well as some local and state awards.
43% of first-year students at Howard Community College (415 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,084.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
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 | 22.45% | $6,412.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.08% | $5,399.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.42% | $4,086.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.14% | $1,820.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.25% | $784.00 |
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.
578 HCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 64% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,792.00.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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