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.
Financial Aid Information Unavailable for First-Year Students
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.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Jackson State Community College.
As well as scholarships, 92% of freshmen (972 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $3,752.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships consist of mostly federal grants, as well as some local and state awards.
92% of freshmen at Jackson State Community College (972 total) received a federal grant, averaging $3,752.00.
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 | 39.89% | $7,350.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.81% | $7,661.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.88% | $5,158.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.85% | $4,403.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
1047 JSCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,216.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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