by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students will never be charged 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 total price of attendance at Wayne County Community College District can feel tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students receive some sort of financial help.
Just what financial aid solutions can WCCCD provide, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep reading for answers. Keep reading to see what amount of financial assistance could be accessible to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. The information provided on this page can help you determine how much aid you may receive from Wayne County Community College District.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For freshmen starting at Wayne County Community College District, 67% of entering full-time freshmen got some type of financial assistance (about 309 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 66% | $7,617 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 4% | $2,677 |
| Federal Pell grants | 63% | $6,753 |
| State/local grants | 18% | $3,631 |
| Federal student loans | 17% | $5,840 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. At this school, about 65% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $3,195 (covering around 8164 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 65% | $3,195 |
| Federal Pell grants | 32% | $4,483 |
| Federal student loans | 8% | $5,939 |
For on-campus title-IV students, average grant aid came to $7,745.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $5,395 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $5,523 |
| Over $75,000 | $10,693 |
Each amount is the average cost remaining once grant aid is subtracted, by income band.
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 | $7,656 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $5,762 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try WCCCD’s official net price calculator: www.wcccd.edu/dept/FinancialAid_calculator.htm.
The median student at WCCCD graduates with $7,421 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $7,421 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $12,062 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $127.88/mo |
At a typical 10-year repayment schedule, the median graduate would pay about the monthly figure above.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at WCCCD.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,500 |
| 25th percentile | $2,679 |
| 75th percentile | $10,228 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $19,173 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,500 |
| Middle income | $7,079 |
| High income | $5,500 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $7,446 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,755 |
By Dependency Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,186 |
| Independent students | $8,893 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. WCCCD.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The annual Stafford volume below reflects program activity at WCCCD:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 40210 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $402,251,491 |
The GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the main federal aid routes for veterans and service members.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 69 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $147,287 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $2,135 |
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