by our College Data Analytics TeamMost 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 total price of attendance at Shawnee Community College can feel overpowering, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance.
Just what financial assistance solutions will Shawnee Community College provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Read on for answers. Keep scrolling to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Shawnee 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. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
Looking at the entering class at Shawnee Community College, 93% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid some 170 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 86% | $7,662 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 54% | $3,785 |
| Federal Pell grants | 57% | $6,275 |
| State/local grants | 46% | $2,097 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. Across the undergraduate body at Shawnee Community College, roughly 52% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $6,151 (covering around 593 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 52% | $6,151 |
| Federal Pell grants | 31% | $6,113 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $9,335.
Because need-based aid scales with family income, what students actually pay differs sharply across income brackets.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $3,839 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $5,611 |
| Over $75,000 | $7,993 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
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 | $4,162 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $4,542 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Shawnee Community College’s net price tool: shawneecc.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator.
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Shawnee Community College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Shawnee Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 366 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $2,640,427 |
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill or DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 14 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $14,490 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $1,035 |
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