by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Northwest Mississippi Community College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at NWCC and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$4,724.00 is the typical Northwest Mississippi Community College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 93% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Northwest Mississippi Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 62% of first years (1128 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,075.00 each.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
62% of first-year students at Northwest Mississippi Community College (1128 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,075.00.
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 | 38.07% | $5,910.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.32% | $5,511.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.96% | $3,450.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.64% | $2,909.00 |
| Income 110k + | 12.18% | $3,074.00 |
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.
93% of the 1823 undergraduates at Northwest Mississippi Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 1641 students getting an average of $4,724.00 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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