by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students are not billed the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at Capitol Technology University can feel tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students receive some sort of financial help.
Just what financial assistance solutions will Capitol Tech provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Read on for answers. Keep going to find out just how much financial aid will be open 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 Capitol Technology University.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For freshmen starting at Capitol Technology University, 91% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid (about 63 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 91% | $20,369 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 90% | $14,694 |
| Federal Pell grants | 49% | $6,298 |
| State/local grants | 23% | $8,116 |
| Federal student loans | 67% | $5,908 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. Here, about 93% of undergraduate students received gift aid averaging $15,898 (across approximately 248 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 93% | $15,898 |
| Federal Pell grants | 39% | $5,604 |
| Federal student loans | 47% | $7,343 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $20,369.
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 | $18,386 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $29,852 |
| Over $75,000 | $30,828 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
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 | $22,102 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $24,678 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see Capitol Tech’s net price tool: mycapitol.captechu.edu/ICS/College_Offices/Financial_Aid_Office/Net_Price_Calculator.jnz.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Capitol Tech owes $12,000 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $12,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $20,264 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $214.83/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Capitol Tech.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $5,250 |
| 25th percentile | $8,500 |
| 75th percentile | $29,750 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $42,357 |
Median debt varies by family income, by first-generation status, and by dependency status.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,500 |
| Middle income | $12,000 |
| High income | $11,000 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,183 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,000 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $12,000 |
| Independent students | $10,500 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at Capitol Tech.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The aggregate figures below show how active the program is at Capitol Tech:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 2354 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $55,003,454 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 103 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $1,265,488 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $12,286 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 31 |
| Total DoD amount | $63,670 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $2,054 |
References
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