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.
What financial aid options does Wilkes Community College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$7,158.00 is the typical Wilkes Community College’s first year financial aid package. 90% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Wilkes Community College.
As well as scholarships, 63% of first-year students (216 total) got a federal grant, for about $7,786.00 per person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
63% of freshmen at Wilkes Community College (216 total) received a federal grant, averaging $7,786.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 33.82% | $9,230.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.70% | $8,201.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 14.58% | $6,813.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.75% | $4,153.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 343 undergraduate students at Wilkes Community College around 90% (287 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $7,158.00.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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