by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Northern Virginia Community College and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$6,245.00 is the typical Northern Virginia Community College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 60% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
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.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Northern Virginia Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 46% of freshman students (2372 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,816.00 a piece.
The following grants and scholarships consist of mostly federally provided grants, as well as some state and local grants.
46% of freshman students at Northern Virginia Community College (2372 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,816.00.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 22.27% | $7,876.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.63% | $6,984.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.86% | $4,670.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.77% | $1,795.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.09% | $391.00 |
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.
60% of the 5127 undergraduates at Northern Virginia Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 2692 students getting an average of $6,245.00 per person.The majority of which come in the form 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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