How Much Financial Aid is Available?
Design Institute of San Diego's standard financial aid deal for new first year students is $18,178. Approximately 80.0% of new students get some financial aid, most of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
A financial aid package contains loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans need to be paid back, so they aren't a real discount.
Student debt really should be thought of as an "outcome" instead of "aid". Read more about student loan debt at Design Institute of San Diego.
How Much Design Institute of San Diego Aid Is Offered That Won't Put Me in Debt?
The following scholarships and grants consist of primarily federally provided grants, as well as some local and state grants. 80.0% of first years at Design Institute of San Diego (4 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $6,348. As well as grants, 40.0% of first years (2 total) were given scholarships by the school, totaling $1,500 each.
The chart below shows the typical amount of grant and scholarship aid distributed to all freshmen.
Grants are typically based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
Financial Aid per Family Income
The next chart demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for first year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 60.0% | $9,009 |
| Income 30k-48k | 20.0% | $17,387 |
| Income 48k-75k | 0.0% | N/A |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.0% | N/A |
| Income 110k + | 20.0% | $0 |
The chart above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid which is federal aid from the government including grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
Grants & Scholarships for All Students Average $6,387
Of the 98 undergraduates at Design Institute of San Diego around 55.0% (54 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $6,387. The most of which are in the form of Pell Grants.
Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to learn more.
Financial Aid Links from Design Institute of San Diego
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.disd.edu/admissions-financial-aid.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://disd.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
