by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Hawaii Community College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Hawaii CC and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$5,290.00 is the typical Hawaii Community College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 76% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Hawaii Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 70% of first years (258 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,431.00 each.
The following grants and scholarships consist of mostly federally provided grants, as well as some state and local grants.
70% of first years at Hawaii Community College (258 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,431.00.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 38.27% | $6,178.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.48% | $5,804.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.20% | $4,947.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.89% | $2,951.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.27% | $400.00 |
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.
280 Hawaii CC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 76% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,290.00.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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