by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
What financial aid options does Southern Union State Community College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$5,242.00 is the typical Southern Union State Community College’s first year financial aid package. About 95% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Southern Union State Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 54% of freshman students (536 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,523.00 a piece.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
54% of first years at Southern Union State Community College (536 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,523.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 34.70% | $7,420.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.13% | $7,268.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.72% | $4,362.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.61% | $1,629.00 |
| Income 110k + | 3.11% | $1,159.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
95% of the 997 undergraduates at Southern Union State Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 939 students getting an average of $5,242.00 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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