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.
What financial aid options does OCC offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$7,478.00 is the typical Onondaga Community College’s first year financial aid package. About 86% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Onondaga Community College.
As well as scholarships, 66% of freshmen (1081 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,513.00 a person.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
66% of freshmen at Onondaga Community College (1081 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,513.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 36.98% | $10,315.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.45% | $8,054.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.35% | $3,893.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.13% | $2,294.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.64% | $722.00 |
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.
86% of the 1647 undergraduates at Onondaga Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1304 students getting an average of $7,478.00 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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