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 price of attendance at Caris College can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financial aid options can Caris College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Keep going to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Caris College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Note that some aid is more valuable than the rest, and individual awards are far from uniform.
Among first-time, full-time freshmen at Caris College, 100% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance around 80 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 95% | $3,749 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 89% | $3,905 |
| State/local grants | 3% | $2,850 |
| Federal student loans | 80% | $7,108 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. At Caris College, approximately 91% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $3,522 (covering around 250 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 91% | $3,522 |
| Federal Pell grants | 62% | $4,850 |
| Federal student loans | 70% | $7,138 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $3,739.
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 | $18,093 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $17,035 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
Net price is the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid is subtracted from the sticker price, and it is the most useful single number for estimating real cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $18,903 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Caris College’s net price calculator: www.cariscollege.edu/consumer-disclosures/.
Graduating students at Caris College carry a median federal student debt of $8,708 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $8,708 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $8,708 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $92.32/mo |
That monthly figure reflects the median graduate debt repaid on a standard 10-year federal schedule.
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 | $8,708 |
| Middle income | $8,599 |
| High income | $6,683 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $8,708 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Caris College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Caris College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 301 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $2,557,759 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 3 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $30,313 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $10,104 |
References
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