by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
What financial aid options does NWFSC offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Northwest Florida State College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,768.00. Approximately 79% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Northwest Florida State College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 46% of first-year students (260 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $7,576.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
46% of first-year students at Northwest Florida State College (260 total) got a federal grant, averaging $7,576.00.
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 | 26.15% | $9,272.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.89% | $7,539.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.42% | $3,161.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.65% | $1,305.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.47% | $705.00 |
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.
79% of the 566 undergraduates at Northwest Florida State College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 392 students getting an average of $5,768.00 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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