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except, of course, Charter College's very existence is subsidized by the government,

…as are most of it's students.

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So, Charter College is literally dependent on the government.
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Tuition for Charter College Anchorage is $20,137 for the 2015/2016 academic year. 

This is 32% more expensive than the national average private for-profit four year college tuition of $15,199. 

The cost is 94% more expensive than the average Alaska tuition of $10,376 for 4 year colleges. 

Charter College is the most expensive 4 year college in the state. Price does not vary by residence.
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79% of Charter College Anchorage students received grant aid in 2014/2015. 

The average total aid amount was $4,360. 

79 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. 

The average Pell Grant awarded for 2014/2015 was $4,080. 
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…dependence on the government?  Check and Check.