by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Trident Technical College and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$9,099.00 is the typical Trident Technical College’s first year financial aid package. 94% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Trident Technical College.
In addition to scholarships, 74% of first years (892 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $6,236.00 each.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
74% of first-year students at Trident Technical College (892 total) got a federal grant, averaging $6,236.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.32% | $12,132.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.99% | $11,590.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.69% | $9,447.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.23% | $5,536.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.40% | $5,247.00 |
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.
1133 Trident Technical College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 94% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $9,099.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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