by our College Data Analytics TeamMost 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 sum total of attendance at Black River Technical College can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
Just what financial aid solutions can Black River Technical College deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Keep scrolling to learn what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Black River Technical College.
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.
Among first-time, full-time freshmen at Black River Technical College, 85% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance some 189 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 80% | $8,489 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 32% | $1,620 |
| Federal Pell grants | 63% | $9,306 |
| State/local grants | 24% | $1,451 |
| Federal student loans | 9% | $4,871 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Across the undergraduate body at Black River Technical College, roughly 76% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $5,470 (among about 1181 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 76% | $5,470 |
| Federal Pell grants | 37% | $8,841 |
| Federal student loans | 11% | $5,562 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $9,279.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $4,592 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $7,738 |
| Over $75,000 | $12,393 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $5,095 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $6,053 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try Black River Technical College’s official net price calculator: www.blackrivertech.org/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Black River Technical College owes $6,000 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $6,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $9,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $100.72/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Black River Technical College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,700 |
| 25th percentile | $3,000 |
| 75th percentile | $14,149 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $22,406 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,937 |
| Middle income | $6,000 |
| High income | $5,500 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,000 |
| Independent students | $9,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Black River Technical College.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Black River Technical College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 4854 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $55,036,421 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 22 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $71,367 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,244 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 0 |
| Total DoD amount | $0 |
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