by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at South Seattle and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$7,278.00 is the typical South Seattle College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 74% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at South Seattle College.
As well as scholarships, 46% of first-year students (124 total) got a federal grant, for about $4,258.00 per person.
The numbers and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
46% of freshman students at South Seattle College (124 total) got a federal grant, averaging $4,258.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
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 | 22.88% | $9,181.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 14.02% | $8,316.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.75% | $4,962.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.37% | $5,418.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.37% | $4,907.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 271 undergraduate students at South Seattle College around 74% (150 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $7,278.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
References
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