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What Chico State Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

The total cost of attendance at Chico State can seem overpowering, but don't forget that almost all students get some form of financial help. This may be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.

What financial aid options will Chico State offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.

Topics of Discussion

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Scholarships & Grants for First Years
  • Aid Based on Income
  • Scholarship Money Per Undergraduate
  • Link to Chico State Financial Aid Calculator
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

How Many Undergrads Get Financial Aid?

California State University - Chico's normal financial aid deal for new freshmen is $14,595. About 67.0% of new students get some money for college, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.

Is it a Discount?

Student loans are included in the umbrella of 'financial aid', however the only true discount from the price of college is a scholarship or grant that you don't have to repay.

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Student Loans at Chico State

A student loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Chico State you may end up taking on.

Number of Chico State Scholarships & Grants

The numbers below apply to grants and scholarships largely supplied by California State University - Chico.

39.0% of first year students (1,054 total) were offered scholarships at California State University - Chico, averaging $5,601 per student. This puts it in the top 40th percentile of all schools nationwide.

As well as scholarships, 44.0% of freshmen (1,169 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,133 a person.

View the average quantity of grants and scholarships first years receive by studying the chart below.

Scholarships, Grants... What's the Difference?

Grants are usually based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.

Financial Aid per Family Income

Find out just how much scholarship and grant aid you might expect to receive based on your income level. The chart below shows first year students obtaining federal assistance including PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k20.5%$13,628
Income 30k-48k12.6%$12,312
Income 48k-75k11.1%$7,772
Income 75k-110k7.4%$4,444
Income 110k +11.9%$849
Title IV Aid

The chart above shows undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more.

$8,851 is the Standard Sum an Undergraduate Gets in Grants or Scholarships

63.0% of the 16,483 undergrads at California State University - Chico are given some type of grant aid. A total of approximately 10,463 students getting about $8,851 each.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Visit the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more info.

Financial Aid Links from California State University - Chico

Financial Aid Department Websitewww.csuchico.edu/fa/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
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