by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of 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 Casper College can sound tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students get some type of financial help.
Just what financing solutions does Casper College deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Keep reading 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. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at Casper College.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
Looking at the entering class at Casper College, 88% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid some 455 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 83% | $5,999 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 38% | $5,134 |
| Federal Pell grants | 35% | $5,285 |
| State/local grants | 47% | $2,309 |
| Federal student loans | 16% | $4,221 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Here, some 45% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $5,894 (covering around 1542 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 45% | $5,894 |
| Federal Pell grants | 24% | $4,641 |
| Federal student loans | 13% | $5,597 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $5,663.
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 | $6,977 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $8,964 |
| Over $75,000 | $13,004 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $9,593 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $7,747 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try Casper College’s net price calculator: www.caspercollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/net-price-calculator/index.html.
Graduating students at Casper College carry a median federal student debt of $6,500 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $6,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $9,534 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $101.08/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The figures below chart the debt distribution at Casper College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,600 |
| 25th percentile | $2,749 |
| 75th percentile | $10,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $19,995 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,000 |
| Middle income | $6,500 |
| High income | $5,500 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,538 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,911 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $8,283 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at Casper College.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Casper College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 6295 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $67,337,630 |
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 activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 43 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $136,969 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,185 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Total DoD amount | $13,990 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $3,498 |
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