by our College Data Analytics TeamMost 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 Bossier Parish Community College can seem overpowering, but remember that the majority of students are given some form of financial assistance.
What financial assistance options will Bossier Parish Community College offer, and what will you qualify for? Read on for more information. Keep reading to discover just how much financial aid could be open to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Bossier Parish Community College.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
For freshmen starting at Bossier Parish Community College, 84% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid (about 582 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 80% | $6,278 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 15% | $3,228 |
| Federal Pell grants | 63% | $6,012 |
| State/local grants | 25% | $2,687 |
| Federal student loans | 40% | $6,120 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. At Bossier Parish Community College, some 70% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $4,431 (across roughly 3941 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 70% | $4,431 |
| Federal Pell grants | 52% | $4,755 |
| Federal student loans | 43% | $6,853 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $6,405.
The figures below show the average net price — cost after all grant and scholarship aid — broken out by family income.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $9,063 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $9,963 |
| Over $75,000 | $14,373 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
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 | $10,706 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $9,840 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Bossier Parish Community College’s NPC: www.bpcc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.
Graduating students at Bossier Parish Community College carry a median federal student debt of $9,500 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $9,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $17,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $185.53/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. The figures below chart the debt distribution at Bossier Parish Community College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,625 |
| 25th percentile | $4,500 |
| 75th percentile | $16,610 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $28,268 |
Debt outcomes are not uniform — they shift with income, first-generation status, and dependency.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500 |
| Middle income | $9,500 |
| High income | $6,500 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $8,000 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $10,945 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Bossier Parish Community College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Bossier Parish Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 29009 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $421,088,748 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 131 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $421,102 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,215 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 35 |
| Total DoD amount | $43,015 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $1,229 |
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