$4,687

Avg. Federal Grant

$4,709

Avg. Federal Loan

$27,244,409

Total Aid Awarded

Westchester Community College (SUNY) Financial Aid and Scholarships

Students Receiving Aid Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid.

42%

Total Aid Amount Average Total Aid Awarded per year.

$27.244M

Financial Aid Official Website

www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/finaid/

It is interesting to note that, every year, around 64% of students at SWCC receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $3,750,254. The total percentage of candidates applying to SUNY Westchester Community College who receive the Federal Grant is 53%. On the other hand, 61% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 2% receive the Institution Grant, and 53% get the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $5,150, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $2,397 and $550, respectively. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,274. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. Apart from financial grants and scholarships, candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to fund their education. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. At SWCC, an estimated number of 7% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.

Financial Aid Breakdown

Student Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

45%

Institution Grant Aid

2%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid

$4,687

State Grant Aid

$2,375

Institution Grant Aid

$1,261

Pell Grant

$4,647

Federal Aid based on Family Income

Family Income

Average Federal Aid Per Year

Under $30,000

$7,144

$30,001 - $48,000

$5,901

$48,001 - $75,000

$3,259

$75,001 - $110,000

$1,155

Over $110,000

$5

Student Loans for Westchester Community College (SUNY)

Average Loan Amount Average Loan Amount received per year.

$4,700/Year

Students Taking Out Loans

9%

Loan Default Rate

13.2%

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