by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Wharton County Junior College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Wharton County Junior College and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$5,453.00 is the typical Wharton County Junior College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 66% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of 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 Wharton County Junior College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 43% of first years (597 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,525.00 each.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
43% of first-year students at Wharton County Junior College (597 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,525.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.40% | $6,674.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.27% | $5,726.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.79% | $2,914.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.31% | $539.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.51% | $231.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
66% of the 1373 undergraduates at Wharton County Junior College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 705 students getting an average of $5,453.00 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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