by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the full, advertised sticker price of a school. Instead, they will be given a financial aid offer that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The price tag of going to Eastern Suffolk BOCES can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
Just what financial aid solutions can Eastern Suffolk BOCES deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Read on to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Financial 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. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For freshmen starting at Eastern Suffolk BOCES, 36% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind (about 4 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 36% | $8,663 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 27% | $6,570 |
| State/local grants | 18% | $7,472 |
| Federal student loans | 9% | $9,500 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Across the undergraduate body at Eastern Suffolk BOCES, approximately 31% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $8,663 (among about 4 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 31% | $8,663 |
| Federal Pell grants | 23% | $6,570 |
| Federal student loans | 8% | $9,500 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $7,637.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $4,385 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $6,064 |
| Over $75,000 | $11,775 |
Each figure is the net price after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $10,121 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $7,999 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Eastern Suffolk BOCES’s online cost calculator: www.esboces.org/fs/resource-manager/view/86cfc7d2-43f4-4197-bcd8-dd629d75ed4f.
Graduating students at Eastern Suffolk BOCES carry a median federal student debt of $8,550 in federal student debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $8,550 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $9,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $100.72/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,475 |
| 25th percentile | $4,950 |
| 75th percentile | $9,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $13,150 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500 |
| Middle income | $9,500 |
| High income | $5,500 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,550 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,500 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,197 |
| Independent students | $9,500 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. The aggregate figures below show how active the program is at Eastern Suffolk BOCES:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 2430 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $18,585,645 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 0 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $0 |
References
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