by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial 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.
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College of DuPage average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,295.00. Financial aid is provided to about 72% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from College of DuPage 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 stats below refer to aid that is provided by College of DuPage.
12% of new students (245 total) were offered scholarships at College of DuPage, averaging $3,487.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 67% of freshmen (1325 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $3,632.00 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 | 21.08% | $8,809.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.69% | $7,699.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.02% | $3,982.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.56% | $1,707.00 |
| Income 110k + | 3.85% | $1,032.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 1973 undergraduate students at College of DuPage around 72% (1325 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,295.00.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
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