by our College Data Analytics TeamA large number of students will never be charged the complete price tag of a school. Rather, they are presented a financial aid deal that includes a mix of loans, grants, scholarships, and possibly work-study opportunities. The sum total of attendance at Fullerton College can sound overpowering, but remember that the majority of students get some type of financial assistance.
What financial aid options can Fullerton College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep reading for more information. Read on to learn how much school funding will be available to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. The figures below will help you estimate the aid you might receive from Fullerton College.
Aid such as grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships helps colleges decrease the real cost of attendance for most students. Bear in mind that not all aid is equal, and the amount any one student receives can vary widely.
For freshmen starting at Fullerton College, 87% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind some 1930 freshmen).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 87% | $5,301 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 0% | — |
| Federal Pell grants | 50% | $5,714 |
| State/local grants | 86% | $2,012 |
| Federal student loans | 2% | $5,327 |
Because grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid, they are the most sought-after type of financial aid. At this school, approximately 59% of undergraduates were awarded an average grant or scholarship of $3,924 (among about 10922 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 59% | $3,924 |
| Federal Pell grants | 27% | $4,753 |
| Federal student loans | 2% | $5,795 |
Title-IV recipients living on campus saw average grant aid of $8,235.
Because need-based aid scales with family income, what students actually pay differs sharply across income brackets.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $7,341 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $8,433 |
| Over $75,000 | $12,602 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $6,134 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $8,090 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Fullerton College’s online cost calculator: misweb.cccco.edu/npc/862/npcalc.htm.
The median federal debt load at Fullerton College comes to $6,500 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $6,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $4,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $47.71/mo |
Spreading the median graduate debt over a standard 10-year repayment schedule works out to roughly the monthly payment shown above.
Percentiles reveal the spread — half of all borrowers fall between the 25th and 75th percentiles. These percentiles trace how cumulative federal debt is spread among borrowers at Fullerton College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,750 |
| 25th percentile | $2,750 |
| 75th percentile | $9,037 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $13,000 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,883 |
| Middle income | $5,500 |
| High income | $5,500 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $7,000 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $4,750 |
| Independent students | $9,350 |
The Department of Education computes summary indicators that describe debt outcomes at a glance. Fullerton College.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. Below is the annual Stafford program activity at Fullerton College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 9431 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $81,385,248 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 214 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $94,425 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $441 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Total DoD amount | $632 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $158 |
References
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