by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from CCNY.
$9,519.00 is the typical The City College of New York’s first year financial aid package. 96% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at The City College of New York.
As well as scholarships, 91% of freshmen (1860 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,865.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships consist of mostly federal grants, as well as some local and state awards.
91% of first-year students at The City College of New York (1860 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,865.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 42.50% | $12,413.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 16.50% | $10,632.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.76% | $6,146.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.56% | $4,558.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.93% | $2,209.00 |
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 2054 undergraduate students at The City College of New York around 96% (1959 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $9,519.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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