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What College of San Mateo Fin Aid Are You Eligible For?

The total cost of attendance at College of San Mateo can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be available as scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.

What financing options does College of San Mateo offer you, and what are you going to be eligible for? Read on for answers.

On This Page You'll Find:

  • Financial Aid for First Years
  • Grants & Scholarships for First Years
  • Aid by Income Level
  • Scholarship Money Per Undergraduate
  • Important Links
  • Additional Financial Aid Resources

What Amount of Financial Aid is Available?

$8,161 is the standard College of San Mateo's freshman financial aid plan. About 56.0% of new students get some money for college, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.

Is it a True Discount?

A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren't a true college discount.

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What About Student Debt?

Student debt really should be thought of as an "outcome" and not "aid". Read more about student loan debt at College of San Mateo.

How Much Aid Is Offered That I Don't Have to Repay? (A.K.A. Scholarships & Grants)

The stats and the chart below reference predominantly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants. 21.0% of freshman students at College of San Mateo (180 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,469. In addition to grants, 41.0% of freshman students (361 total) got scholarships by the college, totaling $945 each.

How are scholarships and grants distributed to freshmen at College of San Mateo? See the chart below.

Grants vs. Scholarships

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

How Financial Need Affects Aid

The chart below demonstrates scholarship and grant distributions by income level for first year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.

Income LevelPercent of FreshmanAverage Assistance
Income 0-30k10.8%$9,709
Income 30k-48k5.0%$8,932
Income 48k-75k3.4%$5,154
Income 75k-110k0.6%$3,843
Income 110k +0.2%$2,757
Title IV Aid

Financial aid from the government in the form of loans, grants, and work-study is known as Title IV aid. Get more info on Title IV here..

$2,245 is the Standard Amount an Undergrad Receives in Scholarships or Grants

Of the 8,924 undergraduate students at College of San Mateo around 36.0% (3,248 in total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $2,245.

Looking for Detail About Tuition and Fees Costs?

Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more information.

Financial Aid Links from College of San Mateo

Financial Aid Department Websitewww.collegeofsanmateo.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://misweb.cccco.edu/npc/372/npcalc.htm
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