by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at MCC and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$4,599.00 is the typical Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 85% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City.
In addition to scholarships, 49% of first-year students (1170 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $4,566.00 per person.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
49% of first-year students at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City (1170 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,566.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 22.62% | $6,233.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.67% | $5,563.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.36% | $4,151.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.93% | $2,578.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.55% | $2,304.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
85% of the 2383 undergraduates at Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 2005 students getting an average of $4,599.00 per person.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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