by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will never be charged 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 total cost of going to Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson can seem tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students are given some form of financial help.
What financial assistance options will Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson offer, and what will you qualify for? Read on for more information. Keep reading to learn how much school funding will be available 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 Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For incoming first-year students at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson, 92% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid approximately 11 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 67% | $6,595 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 67% | $6,405 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 92% | $10,189 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At this school, approximately 63% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $6,289 (among about 343 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 63% | $6,289 |
| Federal Pell grants | 61% | $5,909 |
| Federal student loans | 77% | $11,560 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $4,796.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $24,848 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $27,559 |
| Over $75,000 | $32,730 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $37,136 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $28,789 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson’s net price tool: www.arizonacollege.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/.
The median student at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson graduates with $9,500 of cumulative federal debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $9,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $9,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $100.72/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,167 |
| 25th percentile | $5,500 |
| 75th percentile | $9,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $13,000 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500 |
| Middle income | $9,500 |
| High income | $10,250 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,803 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $8,972 |
| Independent students | $9,500 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Arizona College of Nursing-Tucson:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 15044 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $188,127,167 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 60 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $1,113,890 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $18,565 |
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