by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from WSCC.
Washington State Community College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,538.00. Approximately 84% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Washington State Community College.
In addition to scholarships, 62% of first years (123 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,673.00 each.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
62% of freshman students at Washington State Community College (123 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,673.00.
The next table displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any kind of federally-funded Title IV aid, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 41.21% | $6,258.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.05% | $5,004.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.54% | $2,509.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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.
139 WSCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 84% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,538.00.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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