Trinidad State Junior College Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students Receiving Aid
48%
Total Aid Amount
$5.842M
Financial Aid Official Website
www.trinidadstate.edu/fia
Notably, 90% of the students at Trinidad State Junior College get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $1,253,353. Notably, a total of 52% of the applicants to Trinidad State Junior College receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 84% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 55% get the Institution Grant, and 52% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $5,348, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $2,447 and $5,153, respectively. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $5,295. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. In addition to financial grants and scholarship schemes, students can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to pay for their education. In contrast to grants and scholarships, student loans are taken by the candidates at a certain rate of interest. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. At Trinidad State Junior College, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 15%.