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.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at South Mountain Community College and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$4,928.00 is the typical South Mountain Community College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 81% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of 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.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from South Mountain Community College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 80% of freshmen (290 total) received a federal grant, for about $4,526.00 a person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
80% of freshmen at South Mountain Community College (290 total) received a federal grant, averaging $4,526.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 61.60% | $4,904.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 0.28% | $6,695.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 0.28% | $2,845.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
293 South Mountain Community College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 81% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,928.00.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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