by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the full sticker price of a school. Rather, they are offered a financial aid plan that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The sum total of attendance at Southwest Technology Center can sound overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students get some type of financial aid.
What financial aid options can Southwest Technology Center offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Scroll down to see just how much financial aid could be open to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Use the information below to understand how much financial assistance you may get from Southwest Technology Center.
Aid such as grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships helps colleges decrease the real cost of attendance for most students. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
For incoming first-year students at Southwest Technology Center, 90% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance some 82 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 90% | $5,270 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 24% | $225 |
| Federal Pell grants | 90% | $5,149 |
| State/local grants | 19% | $291 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Gift aid — grants and scholarships — beats loans every time because none of it has to be repaid. At Southwest Technology Center, approximately 22% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $5,640 (across roughly 91 awardees).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 22% | $5,640 |
| Federal Pell grants | 20% | $5,637 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $3,013.
The figures below show the average net price — cost after all grant and scholarship aid — broken out by family income.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $13,179 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $10,623 |
The numbers above are post-aid net prices, so they already account for grants and scholarships.
The net price strips out grant and scholarship aid from the sticker price to show roughly what families really pay.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $14,313 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $13,179 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Southwest Technology Center’s net price calculator: www.swtech.edu/page/financial-aid.
These indicators are derived from the underlying debt data and summarize the overall picture at Southwest Technology Center.
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 8 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $17,090 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $2,136 |
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