by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by DCC and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$3,911.00 is the typical Dawson Community College’s first year financial aid package. About 96% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Dawson Community College you may end up taking on.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Dawson Community College.
69% of incoming freshmen (66 total) were given scholarships at Dawson Community College, averaging $4,388.00 per student. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 68% of first-year students (65 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $3,430.00 per person.
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 | 14.58% | $6,659.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.17% | $3,018.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 14.58% | $5,059.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 5.21% | $1,391.00 |
| Income 110k + | 14.58% | $4,373.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
96% of the 96 undergraduates at Dawson Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 87 students getting an average of $3,911.00 per person.
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