by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students are not billed 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 sum total of attendance at Jefferson State Community College can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
What financial assistance options will Jeff State offer you, and what will you qualify for? Read on for more information. Keep scrolling to find out just how much financial aid will be open to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Jefferson State Community College.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For freshmen starting at Jefferson State Community College, 85% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid (about 668 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 70% | $6,302 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 25% | $4,928 |
| Federal Pell grants | 51% | $5,669 |
| State/local grants | 24% | $920 |
| Federal student loans | 25% | $3,041 |
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 Jeff State, approximately 70% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $3,127 (covering around 6187 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 70% | $3,127 |
| Federal Pell grants | 35% | $4,083 |
| Federal student loans | 29% | $4,385 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $5,728.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $7,121 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $9,249 |
| Over $75,000 | $12,164 |
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 | $9,086 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $9,024 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see Jeff State’s net price tool: www.jeffersonstate.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/.
Graduating students at Jeff State carry a median federal student debt of $4,500 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $4,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $9,689 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $102.72/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The figures below chart the debt distribution at Jeff State.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,750 |
| 25th percentile | $2,250 |
| 75th percentile | $7,500 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $12,500 |
Median debt varies by family income, by first-generation status, and by dependency status.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $3,500 |
| Middle income | $4,500 |
| High income | $5,500 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,418 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,500 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $4,286 |
| Independent students | $4,500 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Jeff State.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. The totals below capture Stafford lending at Jeff State:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 17655 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $113,693,660 |
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.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 69 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $234,788 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,403 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 8 |
| Total DoD amount | $5,842 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $730 |
References
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