Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
2,921
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
61%
Average Aid Amount
$4,736
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
577
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
81%
Financial Aid Information at GHC
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 2,921 students (61% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $4,736. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 577 students (81% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Georgia Highlands College is $3,120 for Georgia residents and $10,080 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 2,921 students (61% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $4,736. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid.
The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at Georgia Highlands College for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 2,921 | 61% | $4,736 |
| Pell Grants | 1,880 | 39% | $5,151 |
| Federal Student Loans | 843 | 18% | $6,000 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 577 beginning students (81% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 577 students (81% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students.
The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at Georgia Highlands College.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 577 | 81% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 549 | 77% | $5,535 |
| Federal Grants | 348 | 49% | $5,854 |
| Pell Grants | 347 | 49% | $5,631 |
| Other Federal Grants | 65 | 9% | $1,285 |
| State/Local Grants | 337 | 47% | $2,625 |
| Institutional Grants | 44 | 6% | $2,663 |
| Student Loans | 98 | 14% | $4,894 |
| Federal Student Loans | 98 | 14% | $4,894 |
| Other Student Loans | 0 | 0% | - |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2023-2024, total 673 have paid in-state tuition rates (95% of undergraduate students) and 38 students (5%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at Georgia Highlands College.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 673 | 95% | $3,120 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 38 | 5% | $10,080 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2023-2024, total 522 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended Georgia Highlands College. Among them, 0 students have lived on campus and 153 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 306 | 334 | 340 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 119 | 109 | 153 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2023-2024 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 377 | 347 | $2,352,693 | $6,241 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 160 | 159 | $1,253,255 | $7,833 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 89 | 88 | $667,378 | $7,499 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 82 | 74 | $358,625 | $4,373 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 22 | 15 | $44,065 | $2,003 |
| $110,001 or more | 24 | 11 | $29,370 | $1,224 |
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