by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from VHCC.
$5,532.00 is the typical Virginia Highlands Community College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 91% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as 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.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Virginia Highlands Community College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 81% of first-year students (271 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $4,647.00 per person.
The following grants and scholarships consist of mostly federally provided grants, as well as some state and local grants.
81% of first years at Virginia Highlands Community College (271 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,647.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 35.33% | $6,258.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 15.87% | $6,395.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 18.56% | $5,550.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.20% | $5,655.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
91% of the 334 undergraduates at Virginia Highlands Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 286 students getting an average of $5,532.00 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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