by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Southern Maine Community College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$5,763.00 is the typical Southern Maine Community College’s first year financial aid package. 83% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising 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.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Southern Maine Community College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 54% of first-year students (507 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,507.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
54% of first years at Southern Maine Community College (507 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,507.00.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 28.08% | $7,511.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.36% | $6,395.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 9.65% | $4,330.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 4.72% | $1,122.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.64% | $283.00 |
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 933 undergraduate students at Southern Maine Community College around 83% (648 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,763.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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