by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending Golden West College can expect to receive financial assistance in various forms, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, making the cost of attendance more manageable.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$5,020.00 is the typical Golden West College’s first year financial aid package. 85% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Student loans come included in financial aid packages, however, the only true discount off of the price of college is a grant or scholarship that you do not need to pay back.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Golden West College.
In addition to scholarships, 49% of first-year students (678 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,188.00 per person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
49% of first years at Golden West College (678 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,188.00.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 28.82% | $8,307.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 12.08% | $6,987.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.26% | $4,662.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.02% | $3,107.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.22% | $4,789.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
1164 Golden West College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 85% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,020.00.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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