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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at QVCC and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
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Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
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 Quinebaug Valley Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 68% of first-year students (143 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $4,505.00 per person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
68% of first years at Quinebaug Valley Community College (143 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,505.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 32.06% | $6,074.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.40% | $5,470.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 10.05% | $5,038.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.96% | $5,102.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.48% | $5,052.00 |
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.
73% of the 209 undergraduates at Quinebaug Valley Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 150 students getting an average of $5,327.00 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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