by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students are not billed 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 total price of attendance at Ridge Technical College can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financial aid options can Ridge Technical College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Keep going to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Ridge Technical College.
Aid such as grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships helps colleges decrease the real cost of attendance for most students. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
At Ridge Technical College, 82% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid some 265 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 82% | $4,323 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 18% | $932 |
| Federal Pell grants | 65% | $5,144 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At Ridge Technical College, roughly 71% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $4,323 (among about 265 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 71% | $4,323 |
| Federal Pell grants | 57% | $5,144 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $4,323.
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 | $22,547 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
Net price is the cost remaining after grant and scholarship aid is subtracted from the sticker price, and it is the most useful single number for estimating real cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $23,170 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $22,547 |
To project your own net price, use Ridge Technical College’s online cost calculator: www.polkedpathways.com/ridge-technical-college/.
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Ridge Technical College.
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