by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at Cabrillo College and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$4,699.00 is the typical Cabrillo College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 81% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being loans.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Cabrillo College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 38% of freshmen (366 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,545.00 a person.
These grants and scholarships are made up of mainly federal grants, plus some state and local awards.
38% of first years at Cabrillo College (366 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,545.00.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 20.08% | $9,384.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.89% | $7,795.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.32% | $5,801.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.94% | $3,137.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.10% | $332.00 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 956 undergraduate students at Cabrillo College around 81% (771 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $4,699.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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