by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Mississippi Delta Community College and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
Financial Aid for First Years Students Not Known
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
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 Mississippi Delta Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 93% of first-year students (487 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $4,719.00 per person.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
93% of freshmen at Mississippi Delta Community College (487 total) received a federal grant, averaging $4,719.00.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 59.66% | $5,482.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.85% | $5,321.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.82% | $3,476.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 523 undergraduate students at Mississippi Delta Community College around 94% (487 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,570.00.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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