by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Pima Community College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
Pima Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,173.00. 78% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Pima Community College you may end up taking on.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Pima Community College.
9% of new students (119 total) were offered scholarships at Pima Community College, averaging $2,709.00 per person. This puts it in the top 50th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 73% of freshman students (1004 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $5,058.00 a piece.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 34.57% | $6,025.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.20% | $5,004.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.97% | $3,005.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.87% | $780.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.07% | $90.00 |
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.
Of the 1380 undergraduate students at Pima Community College around 78% (1036 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,173.00.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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