Center for Employment Training Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students Receiving Aid
51%
Total Aid Amount
$484.831K
Financial Aid Official Website
https://cetweb.edu/financial-aid
It is interesting to note that, every year, around 71% of students at CA receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $572,691. Notably, a total of 64% of the applicants to CET-Alexandria receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 64% of the students get the Student Grant, and 64% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $5,081. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. In addition to financial grants and scholarship schemes, students can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to pay for their education. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe. At CET-Alexandria, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 68%.