by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students will not be asked to pay 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 price tag of going to Northland Community and Technical College can appear overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students obtain some kind of financial aid.
Just what financial aid solutions can Northland Community and Technical College provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Scroll down to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Northland Community and Technical 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 Northland Community and Technical College, 88% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid around 202 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 62% | $5,754 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 45% | $5,175 |
| State/local grants | 42% | $2,788 |
| Federal student loans | 38% | $5,179 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At this school, around 49% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $4,243 (across roughly 1213 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 49% | $4,243 |
| Federal Pell grants | 22% | $4,478 |
| Federal student loans | 23% | $6,412 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $5,663.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $9,813 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $11,224 |
| Over $75,000 | $16,561 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
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 | $13,975 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $13,168 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Northland Community and Technical College’s NPC: www.minnstate.edu/admissions/calculator/northland.html.
The median federal debt load at Northland Community and Technical College comes to $9,500 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $9,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $12,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $127.22/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. These percentiles trace how cumulative federal debt is spread among borrowers at Northland Community and Technical College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $2,750 |
| 25th percentile | $4,500 |
| 75th percentile | $16,900 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $28,750 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $10,500 |
| Middle income | $9,394 |
| High income | $8,251 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $9,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $9,301 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $7,648 |
| Independent students | $14,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Northland Community and Technical College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Northland Community and Technical College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 12506 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $160,049,901 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 27 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $127,848 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $4,735 |
DoD program volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 8 |
| Total DoD amount | $11,300 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $1,413 |
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