by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from NWACC.
$4,072.00 is the typical NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s first year financial aid package. About 76% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from NorthWest Arkansas Community College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 44% of first-year students (457 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,329.00 per person.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
44% of first years at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (457 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,329.00.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 21.10% | $6,382.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.94% | $5,538.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.00% | $3,472.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.71% | $1,086.00 |
| Income 110k + | 2.13% | $435.00 |
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.
743 NWACC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 76% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $4,072.00.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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