by our College Data Analytics TeamA lot of students are not billed the full, advertised sticker price of a school. Instead, they will be given a financial aid offer that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The price tag of going to Golden West College can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financing options does Golden West College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Scroll down to find out what amount of financial assistance will be accessible to you.
Your financial aid package, which may contain grants and scholarships, will be determined on your financial need. Use the information below to understand how much financial assistance you may get from Golden West College.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
For incoming first-year students at Golden West College, 82% of first-year full-time students received aid of some kind approximately 793 new students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 82% | $6,849 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 1% | $738 |
| Federal Pell grants | 50% | $5,883 |
| State/local grants | 80% | $3,205 |
| Federal student loans | 2% | $5,991 |
Gift aid — grants and scholarships — beats loans every time because none of it has to be repaid. Across the undergraduate body at Golden West College, around 55% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $4,127 (for some 5718 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 55% | $4,127 |
| Federal Pell grants | 23% | $4,641 |
| Federal student loans | 2% | $5,677 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $9,794.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $1,939 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $3,969 |
| Over $75,000 | $7,696 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $4,824 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $2,861 |
For a personalized estimate based on your family’s financial situation, use Golden West College’s net price tool: misweb.cccco.edu/npc/832/npcalc.htm.
The middle student in the debt distribution at Golden West College owes $5,500 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $5,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $7,179 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $76.11/mo |
That monthly figure reflects the median graduate debt repaid on a standard 10-year federal schedule.
The numbers below show the full range, not just the middle of the distribution. These percentiles trace how cumulative federal debt is spread among borrowers at Golden West College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,750 |
| 25th percentile | $3,121 |
| 75th percentile | $9,250 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $16,000 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,500 |
| Middle income | $5,500 |
| High income | $2,875 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,950 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $4,500 |
| Independent students | $6,000 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. Golden West College.
The Stafford program is the federal direct-loan vehicle most undergraduates use. These figures summarize annual Stafford program activity at Golden West College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 4219 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $32,528,721 |
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 activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 0 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $0 |
DoD Tuition Assistance activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 0 |
| Total DoD amount | $0 |
References
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