Financial Aid

A complete look at tuition, net price, and financial aid options at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC.

Hickory, NC

What Does It Cost to Attend Catawba Valley Community College?

In-State Tuition and Fees

$2,367

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$7,743

Average Net Price

$10,996

Price Difference

-$8,629

Avg. financial aid

How Catawba Valley Community College Compares

Catawba Valley Community College's pricing is on the affordable end of the trade-college spectrum at $2,367. Grants pull the average net price down to $10,996. Useful as a baseline when comparing the true out-of-pocket cost across other vocational schools.

What Are the Tuition & Fees at Catawba Valley Community College?

In-State Students $2,367

Annual published tuition and required fees for residents of NC

Out-of-State Students $7,743

Annual published tuition and required fees for non-residents

Average Net Price $10,996

Average amount students pay after grants and scholarships

Annual tuition at Catawba Valley Community College is $2,367 — a strong value for students looking to enter the workforce quickly. With aid factored in, students pay an average of $10,996.

What Is the Net Price by Family Income at Catawba Valley Community College? (2023-24)

Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,170 at Catawba Valley Community College. Costs scale with family income.

$0 - $30,000

$9,170

$30,001 - $48,000

$9,639

$48,001 - $75,000

$13,129

$75,001 - $110,000

$15,469

What Financial Aid Is Available at Catawba Valley Community College? (2023-24)

Catawba Valley Community College provides grant or scholarship assistance to 53% of its first-time students with awards averaging $9,775. Details on federal, state, and institutional aid follow.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

179 of 262 students

68%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

139 (53%)

Average Award

$9,775

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

139 (53%)

Average Award

$8,967

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

37 recipients (14%)

$1,766 avg

Institutional Grants

13 recipients (5%)

$2,940 avg

Financial Aid Resources

Net Price Calculator

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Financial Aid Office

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FAFSA Information

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to qualify for grants, loans, and work-study programs.

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Payment Plans Available

Catawba Valley Community College may offer payment plans that let you spread tuition costs over the semester. Reach out to the financial aid office to ask about options such as:

  • Monthly payment plans
  • Deferred payment options
  • Employer tuition assistance programs

Need Help?

Contact the financial aid office for personalized assistance with:

  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Grant eligibility
  • Work-study programs
  • Payment plan options

Federal School Codes

OPE ID: 00531800
IPEDS ID: 198233

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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