by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students are not billed the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Tri-Rivers Career Center can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
Just what financial aid solutions can Tri-Rivers Career Center provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Scroll down to learn just how much financial aid will be open to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Tri-Rivers Career Center.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
Looking at the entering class at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 80% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance some 16 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 70% | $7,113 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 50% | $4,268 |
| State/local grants | 35% | $8,128 |
| Federal student loans | 35% | $4,594 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. Across the undergraduate body at Tri-Rivers Career Center, roughly 50% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $7,973 (across approximately 97 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 50% | $7,973 |
| Federal Pell grants | 46% | $6,854 |
| Federal student loans | 37% | $8,925 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $7,132.
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published cost of attendance — the figure closest to what a typical aid-receiving student actually pays.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $25,605 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Tri-Rivers Career Center’s NPC: tririvers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/np_cal20240827.html.
The median federal debt load at Tri-Rivers Career Center comes to $9,500 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $9,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $10,665 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $113.07/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. The figures below chart the debt distribution at Tri-Rivers Career Center.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,538 |
| 25th percentile | $4,750 |
| 75th percentile | $9,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $13,900 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $10,665 |
| Middle income | $8,789 |
| High income | $8,013 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $10,837 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at Tri-Rivers Career Center.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Tri-Rivers Career Center:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 976 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $8,253,659 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 4 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $38,191 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $9,548 |
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