by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed 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 total cost of going to San Antonio College can seem tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students are given some form of financial help.
Just what financing solutions does San Antonio College deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Scroll down to discover what amount of financial assistance could be accessible 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio College, 89% of the incoming full-time class was awarded financial aid approximately 1366 first-years).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 89% | $6,910 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 22% | $1,105 |
| Federal Pell grants | 66% | $6,157 |
| State/local grants | 59% | $2,972 |
| Federal student loans | 3% | $5,304 |
Grants and scholarships are the most valuable form of aid because, unlike loans, they never have to be repaid. Here, around 49% of undergrads got grants or scholarships worth on average $4,873 (among about 9260 students).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 49% | $4,873 |
| Federal Pell grants | 34% | $4,902 |
| Federal student loans | 5% | $6,298 |
Among title-IV aid recipients living on campus, grant and scholarship aid averaged $7,758.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $4,870 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $5,977 |
| Over $75,000 | $8,800 |
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 | $4,585 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $5,290 |
To project your own net price, use San Antonio College’s NPC: www.alamo.edu/nvc/experience-nvc/current-students/financial-literacy/.
Graduating students at San Antonio College carry a median federal student debt of $6,500 of cumulative federal debt.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $6,500 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $10,500 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $111.32/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. Use the percentiles below to see the debt range at San Antonio College.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $1,750 |
| 25th percentile | $3,000 |
| 75th percentile | $12,750 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $24,250 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $8,031 |
| Middle income | $5,500 |
| High income | $5,500 |
First-Generation Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,500 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,875 |
Dependent vs Independent Students
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $5,000 |
| Independent students | $9,000 |
The figure below distills the debt data into a single burden category for San Antonio College.
Stafford loans make up the bulk of federal direct lending to undergraduates. The totals below capture Stafford lending at San Antonio College:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 18782 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $225,501,285 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 1222 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $2,966,884 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $2,428 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 201 |
| Total DoD amount | $121,136 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $603 |
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