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.
Oakton Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $4,597.00. 55% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Oakton Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 40% of first years (207 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,911.00 each.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
40% of freshmen at Oakton Community College (207 total) received a federal grant, averaging $4,911.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 22.46% | $5,580.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.16% | $4,479.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.42% | $3,685.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.20% | $392.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.20% | $207.00 |
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 512 undergraduate students at Oakton Community College around 55% (280 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $4,597.00.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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