by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students are not billed the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided a financial aid package that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The price tag of going to Massasoit Community College can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financing options does Massasoit Community College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Keep reading to learn how much school funding will be available 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 Massasoit Community College.
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. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
At Massasoit Community College, 74% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid roughly 341 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 67% | $6,224 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 30% | $759 |
| Federal Pell grants | 47% | $5,138 |
| State/local grants | 60% | $2,457 |
| Federal student loans | 9% | $5,016 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. At Massasoit Community College, approximately 49% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $4,669 (for some 2440 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 49% | $4,669 |
| Federal Pell grants | 28% | $4,195 |
| Federal student loans | 6% | $5,212 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $6,444.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $6,259 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $7,211 |
| Over $75,000 | $12,258 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $8,460 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $7,718 |
To project your own net price, use Massasoit Community College’s official net price calculator: www.massasoit.edu/enrollment/paying-for-college/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/.
The median federal debt load at Massasoit Community College comes to $5,567 of cumulative federal debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $5,567 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $10,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $106.02/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Massasoit Community College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,463 |
| 25th percentile | $2,750 |
| 75th percentile | $9,246 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $14,035 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,562 |
| Middle income | $5,500 |
| High income | $6,229 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,577 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,500 |
| Independent students | $6,589 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Massasoit Community College.
Most undergraduate borrowing runs through the federal Stafford loan program. The totals below capture Stafford lending at Massasoit Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 8518 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $63,618,418 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 127 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $502,951 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $3,960 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 2 |
| Total DoD amount | $2,952 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $1,476 |
References
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