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.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by WPCC and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
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Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Western Piedmont Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 69% of first years (84 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $8,577.00 each.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
69% of first years at Western Piedmont Community College (84 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $8,577.00.
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 | 36.07% | $10,193.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.75% | $9,563.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 16.39% | $8,193.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.82% | $8,133.00 |
| 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.
92 WPCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 82% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $8,684.00.Most of them are distributed as Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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