by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial 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.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at SC4 and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$5,875.00 is the typical St Clair County Community College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 84% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of 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 loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from St Clair County Community College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 61% of freshmen (250 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $4,920.00 a piece.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
61% of first-year students at St Clair County Community College (250 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $4,920.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 23.17% | $8,573.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.49% | $7,751.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.05% | $5,341.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 3.17% | $1,610.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.22% | $645.00 |
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.
84% of the 410 undergraduates at St Clair County Community College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 310 students getting an average of $5,875.00 per person.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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