by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
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 Western Texas College.
$5,412.00 is the typical Western Texas College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 54% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Western Texas College.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Western Texas College.
30% of new students (73 total) were offered scholarships at Western Texas College, averaging $4,473.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 28% of first years (66 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,470.00 each.
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 | 14.58% | $7,199.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.83% | $6,800.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.33% | $6,838.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 240 undergraduate students at Western Texas College around 54% (122 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,412.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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