by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at CCS and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$20,847.00 is the typical College for Creative Studies’s first year financial aid package. About 99% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid contains loans, grants, and scholarships. But college loans need to be repaid, thus they are not a real college discount.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from College for Creative Studies you may end up taking on.
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 College for Creative Studies.
98% of incoming freshmen (280 total) were awarded scholarships at College for Creative Studies, averaging $17,802.00 a piece. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 80% of freshman students (231 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $2,858.00 a piece.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 17.42% | $25,454.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.50% | $24,702.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.85% | $24,414.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.41% | $20,133.00 |
| Income 110k + | 19.16% | $17,812.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
282 CCS undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 99% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $20,847.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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