by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Raritan Valley Community 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.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from RVCC.
Raritan Valley Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,787.00. Approximately 52% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Raritan Valley Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 39% of first-year students (449 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $4,918.00 per person.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
39% of freshmen at Raritan Valley Community College (449 total) received a federal grant, averaging $4,918.00.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.22% | $7,276.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.57% | $6,567.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.72% | $4,806.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.87% | $1,218.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.17% | $81.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
521 RVCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 52% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,787.00.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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