by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Polk State 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.
What financial aid options does Polk State offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
Polk State College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,306.00. 70% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Polk State College.
In addition to scholarships, 59% of first years (486 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,838.00 each.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
59% of first-year students at Polk State College (486 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,838.00.
The next table demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 43.88% | $5,238.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.58% | $4,925.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 4.85% | $5,127.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 2.42% | $5,882.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.21% | $4,624.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
70% of the 825 undergraduates at Polk State College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 544 students getting an average of $5,306.00 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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