by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from Bossier Parish Community College.
Bossier Parish Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,912.00. 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.
A student loan isn’t a genuine college price reduction, but rather an additional cost consideration. Discover how much student loan debt from Bossier Parish Community College you could end up dealing with.
Colleges and universities offer institutional scholarships and grants as financial assistance to help students cover tuition fees and other educational costs. These awards, which do not require repayment, can be merit-based or need-based. Merit-based institutional scholarships recognize students who have exceptional academic records, special talents, or skills in particular areas. Eligibility for these scholarships often depends on factors such as a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or involvement in extracurricular activities. In contrast, need-based institutional grants are designed for students who show financial need. The amount awarded usually depends on the student’s family’s financial condition and aims.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Bossier Parish Community College.
12% of new students (85 total) were given scholarships at Bossier Parish Community College, averaging $3,212.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 67% of first years (489 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,523.00 each.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 49.12% | $6,717.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.25% | $6,598.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.21% | $4,537.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.18% | $1,963.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.22% | $1,083.00 |
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.
626 Bossier Parish Community College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 90% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,912.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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