by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Western Nevada College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
What financial aid options does WNC offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$5,493.00 is the typical Western Nevada College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 88% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as grants and scholarships.
Loans are a part of financial aid plans, but the only true college discount is a scholarship or grant that you don’t have to repay.
Uneasy about the debt that may be included in your financial aid plan? Find the average amount of debt per student at Western Nevada College.
In addition to scholarships, 70% of freshman students (260 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $3,898.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
70% of first years at Western Nevada College (260 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $3,898.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 24.06% | $7,853.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 15.78% | $7,882.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.02% | $5,340.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.27% | $462.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
88% of the 374 undergraduates at Western Nevada College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 320 students getting an average of $5,493.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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