by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The sum total of attendance at Professional Golfers Career College can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
Just what financing solutions does PGCC deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Scroll down to discover just how much financial aid could be open to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Professional Golfers Career College.
Colleges use loans, grants, scholarships and work-study to minimize what students actually pay out of pocket. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
Looking at the entering class at Professional Golfers Career College, 35% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid around 11 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 16% | $3,053 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 16% | $3,053 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 29% | $6,949 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. Across the undergraduate body at PGCC, roughly 25% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $5,372 (among about 28 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 25% | $5,372 |
| Federal Pell grants | 25% | $5,372 |
| Federal student loans | 39% | $7,095 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $1,388.
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 | $31,300 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $31,631 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $37,351 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $31,397 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see PGCC’s online cost calculator: www.golfcollege.edu/index.php/academics/consumer-info.
The median student at PGCC graduates with $8,000 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $8,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $12,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $127.22/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at PGCC.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $8,000 |
| 75th percentile | $20,000 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,000 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $10,310 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $7,875 |
| Independent students | $8,000 |
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at PGCC.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. The totals below capture Stafford lending at PGCC:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 1120 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $15,003,136 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 47 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $662,700 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $14,100 |
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