by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of college students don’t pay the full price for their education, as financial aid packages, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, help to offset the costs.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from CLU.
California Lutheran University average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $31,157.00. A significant 99% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at California Lutheran University.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by California Lutheran University.
99% of first-year students (640 total) were offered scholarships at California Lutheran University, averaging $26,005.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 50% of freshman students (322 total) obtained federal grant aid, averaging $4,650.00 a piece.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.30% | $39,894.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.21% | $39,896.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.06% | $36,293.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 9.58% | $31,491.00 |
| Income 110k + | 20.09% | $23,192.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
640 CLU undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 99% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $31,157.00.
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