by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students are not billed 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 Tri-County Community College can feel overwhelming, but bear in mind that many students receive some sort of financial aid.
What financing options does Tri-County Community College offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Scroll down to find out how much school funding will be available to you.
Eligibility for aid and scholarships is driven mostly by your household’s income and need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Tri-County Community College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
At Tri-County Community College, 79% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid some 33 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 76% | $10,711 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 5% | $1,250 |
| Federal Pell grants | 74% | $9,955 |
| State/local grants | 67% | $1,027 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. Across the undergraduate body at Tri-County Community College, about 34% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $8,789 (across approximately 329 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 34% | $8,789 |
| Federal Pell grants | 29% | $9,095 |
| Federal student loans | 0% | — |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $11,031.
Since aid is largely need-based, the real cost of attendance falls steeply for lower-income families.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $4,177 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $5,160 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $7,799 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $4,584 |
For an estimate tailored to your family circumstances, see Tri-County Community College’s official net price calculator: www.tricountycc.edu/wp-content/themes/tricountycc/npcalc.htm.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. These percentiles trace how cumulative federal debt is spread among borrowers at Tri-County Community College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $3,000 |
| 75th percentile | $11,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Tri-County Community College.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Tri-County Community College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 239 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $2,880,647 |
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 | $22,293 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $1,592 |
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