by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students will never be charged the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The price tag of going to Paradise Valley Community College can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
Just what financing solutions does Paradise Valley Community College provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Keep reading to see how much school funding could be available to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Paradise Valley Community College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For freshmen starting at Paradise Valley Community College, 62% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind roughly 315 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 61% | $4,599 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 37% | $2,051 |
| Federal Pell grants | 33% | $5,860 |
| State/local grants | 2% | $2,000 |
| Federal student loans | 6% | $3,102 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At Paradise Valley Community College, some 28% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $3,898 (across approximately 1645 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 28% | $3,898 |
| Federal Pell grants | 18% | $4,313 |
| Federal student loans | 6% | $3,697 |
For students living on campus and receiving title-IV aid, grants averaged $6,195.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $12,298 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $14,118 |
| Over $75,000 | $18,151 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $12,180 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $13,478 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Paradise Valley Community College’s official net price calculator: www.paradisevalley.edu/students/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.
A typical borrower at Paradise Valley Community College leaves with $4,500 in federal loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $4,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $6,995 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $74.16/mo |
Under a standard ten-year plan, the median graduate’s monthly payment lands near the figure above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Paradise Valley Community College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,750 |
| 25th percentile | $2,250 |
| 75th percentile | $9,128 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $15,000 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Median Debt by Income Bracket
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,982 |
| Middle income | $4,000 |
| High income | $3,500 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,500 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $3,500 |
| Independent students | $4,563 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Paradise Valley Community College.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Paradise Valley Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 11722 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $105,089,470 |
The GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the main federal aid routes for veterans and service members.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 145 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $197,382 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $1,361 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 10 |
| Total DoD amount | $6,957 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $696 |
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