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.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Columbia Junior College and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
Financial Aid Information Unavailable for First-Year Students
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Columbia College.
In addition to scholarships, 51% of first years (97 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,950.00 each.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
51% of freshman students at Columbia College (97 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,950.00.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 31.94% | $7,955.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.47% | $6,330.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.76% | $4,271.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.05% | $2,758.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 191 undergraduate students at Columbia College around 90% (171 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $4,560.00.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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