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.
Uncover the various financial aid options provided by Cuyamaca College and determine which ones you may be eligible for by continuing your exploration.
$5,585.00 is the typical Cuyamaca College’s first year financial aid package. 88% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of 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.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Cuyamaca College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 62% of first-year students (325 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,256.00 per person.
The following grants and scholarships consist of mostly federally provided grants, as well as some state and local grants.
62% of first years at Cuyamaca College (325 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,256.00.
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 42.23% | $8,122.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.56% | $7,664.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.33% | $5,171.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.54% | $2,790.00 |
| Income 110k + | 1.34% | $1,432.00 |
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.
459 Cuyamaca College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 88% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,585.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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