by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at SUNY Schenectady County 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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at SUNY Schenectady and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$6,481.00 is the typical SUNY Schenectady County Community College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 88% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of 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.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at SUNY Schenectady County Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 69% of first-year students (320 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,141.00 per person.
The numbers plus the graph following refer to mainly federal grants, and some local and state grants.
69% of freshmen at SUNY Schenectady County Community College (320 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,141.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 39.48% | $8,606.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 16.09% | $6,994.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.23% | $3,994.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.94% | $2,197.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.21% | $372.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
88% of the 466 undergraduates at SUNY Schenectady County Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 392 students getting an average of $6,481.00 per person.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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