by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Ocean County College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at OCC and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$5,497.00 is the typical Ocean County College’s first year financial aid package. About 60% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
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.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Ocean County College.
As well as scholarships, 41% of freshmen (666 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,998.00 a piece.
The following scholarships and grants are made up of mainly federally provided grants, plus some state and local grants.
41% of first years at Ocean County College (666 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,998.00.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 20.86% | $6,587.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.75% | $6,262.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.14% | $3,879.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.60% | $851.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.25% | $130.00 |
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.
60% of the 1630 undergraduates at Ocean County College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 823 students getting an average of $5,497.00 per person.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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