by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The total price of attendance at Highland Community College can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
Just what financial assistance solutions will Highland Community College deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Read on for answers. Read on to discover how much school funding could be available to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Highland Community College.
Aid such as grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships helps colleges decrease the real cost of attendance for most students. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
Looking at the entering class at Highland Community College, 77% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind approximately 165 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 73% | $7,127 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 42% | $3,079 |
| Federal Pell grants | 44% | $5,864 |
| State/local grants | 37% | $3,565 |
| Federal student loans | 5% | $3,815 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. Across the undergraduate body at Highland Community College, roughly 44% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $6,619 (across approximately 598 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 44% | $6,619 |
| Federal Pell grants | 32% | $4,692 |
| Federal student loans | 5% | $4,583 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $7,448.
The figures below show the average net price — cost after all grant and scholarship aid — broken out by family income.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $3,749 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $5,804 |
| Over $75,000 | $11,376 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
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 | $5,713 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $5,359 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Highland Community College’s online cost calculator: www.highland.edu/net-price-calculator.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Highland Community College owes $5,500 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $5,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $8,029 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $85.12/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at Highland Community College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,400 |
| 25th percentile | $2,265 |
| 75th percentile | $8,854 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $13,500 |
How much a student borrows depends heavily on family income, first-gen status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,282 |
| Middle income | $5,000 |
| High income | $6,500 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,498 |
| Independent students | $6,104 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Highland Community College.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Highland Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 2500 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $19,043,500 |
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 | 10 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $34,008 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,401 |
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