by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
What financial aid options does Seattle Central offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$7,482.00 is the typical Seattle Central College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 73% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Seattle Central College.
In addition to scholarships, 63% of first years (151 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $4,283.00 each.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
63% of first-year students at Seattle Central College (151 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,283.00.
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 | 28.33% | $8,697.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.92% | $8,356.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.75% | $5,670.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
165 Seattle Central undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 73% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $7,482.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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