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.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at Union County College and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$6,235.00 is the typical Union County College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 76% 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 Union County College.
As well as scholarships, 64% of freshmen (922 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,332.00 a person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
64% of freshman students at Union County College (922 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,332.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 38.32% | $7,392.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.42% | $6,769.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.41% | $4,971.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.04% | $904.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.28% | $349.00 |
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.
76% of the 1438 undergraduates at Union County College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1019 students getting an average of $6,235.00 per person.The majority of which come in the form 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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