by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at GCC and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$7,241.00 is the typical Genesee 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 grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Genesee Community College.
As well as scholarships, 96% of freshmen (628 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $3,662.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
96% of first-year students at Genesee Community College (628 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $3,662.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
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 | 30.84% | $8,946.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.66% | $8,837.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 13.28% | $3,164.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.31% | $1,672.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.37% | $139.00 |
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 655 undergraduate students at Genesee Community College around 96% (628 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $7,241.00.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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