CLU Assistance: What You Must Know
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary according to your family's income level. Continue reading to learn more on how much assistance , scholarships and grants can be expected from CLU.
What Percentage of Undergrads Get Financial Aid?
California Lutheran University's standard financial aid package for newly arriving first year students is $30,516. Approximately 96.0% of new students receive some financial aid, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.
A student loan is not a true college discount, but rather an additional cost consideration. See how much student loan debt from CLU you could end up taking on.
How Much Aid is Available That I Don't Have to Repay? (A.K.A. Scholarships & Grants)?
The stats listed below make reference to help that is given by California Lutheran University.
96.0% of first year students (531 total) were awarded scholarships at California Lutheran University, averaging $18,723 per student. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all schools nationwide.
152 first year students were awarded federal grant aid. A total of 27.0% CLU first years got grants around $4,545 per person.How are grants and scholarships allocated to freshman at CLU? View the graph below.
Grants are typically based on need while scholarships are merit-based.
How Financial Need Affects Financial Aid
The table below displays grant and scholarship distributions by family income for freshman students getting any sort of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.1% | $28,424 |
| Income 30k-48k | 7.2% | $27,851 |
| Income 48k-75k | 14.0% | $26,058 |
| Income 75k-110k | 11.3% | $22,437 |
| Income 110k + | 15.5% | $17,333 |
The table above shows undergrads who are getting Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work study. Learn more.
The Average Undergraduate Who Gets Grant or Scholarship Obtains $19,911
Of the 2,808 undergraduates at California Lutheran University around 87.0% (2,455 in total) obtain some type of grant aid. The typical number given was $19,911.
Financial Aid Links from California Lutheran University
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.callutheran.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator.html |
