by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students are not billed 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 price tag of going to Scottsdale Community College can appear overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students obtain some kind of financial aid.
What financial aid options can Scottsdale Community College offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Keep reading to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Scottsdale Community College.
Financial aid, in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships, is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
For incoming first-year students at Scottsdale Community College, 60% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance (about 235 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 54% | $4,325 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 29% | $1,898 |
| Federal Pell grants | 29% | $5,919 |
| State/local grants | 1% | $833 |
| Federal student loans | 11% | $3,855 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. Here, around 23% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $3,709 (across roughly 1604 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 23% | $3,709 |
| Federal Pell grants | 14% | $4,173 |
| Federal student loans | 7% | $3,754 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $5,945.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $13,141 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $14,938 |
| Over $75,000 | $18,177 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
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 | $13,336 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $14,380 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Scottsdale Community College’s online cost calculator: www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/student-business-services/net-price-calculator.
A typical borrower at Scottsdale Community College leaves with $4,500 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $4,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $8,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $84.81/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The percentiles below describe the cumulative federal debt distribution for borrowers at Scottsdale Community College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,750 |
| 25th percentile | $2,250 |
| 75th percentile | $8,255 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $14,697 |
Median debt varies by family income, by first-generation status, and by dependency status.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,243 |
| Middle income | $4,222 |
| High income | $3,500 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $4,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,416 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $3,500 |
| Independent students | $5,250 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Scottsdale Community College.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at Scottsdale Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 16400 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $149,990,848 |
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 | 95 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $111,630 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $1,175 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 6 |
| Total DoD amount | $2,216 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $369 |
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