by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
What financial aid options does PC offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$31,778.00 is the typical Presbyterian College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 100% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Presbyterian College you may end up taking on.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Presbyterian College.
100% of new students (342 total) were given scholarships at Presbyterian College, averaging $25,451.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 33% of freshmen (114 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,819.00 a piece.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.20% | $37,906.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.19% | $34,568.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 16.67% | $31,392.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 14.91% | $33,056.00 |
| Income 110k + | 15.79% | $25,792.00 |
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.
342 PC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $31,778.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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