by our College Data Analytics TeamMany students attending California University of Pennsylvania 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.
The amount of financial assistance and scholarships or grants you can get varies based on your circumstances. Keep reading to learn more to help you to know just how much aid and scholarships to expect from Cal U.
$6,612.00 is the typical California University of Pennsylvania’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 98% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as loans.
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at California University of Pennsylvania.
In addition to scholarships, 89% of first years (843 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $3,090.00 each.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
89% of first-year students at California University of Pennsylvania (843 total) got a federal grant, averaging $3,090.00.
The next table shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any form of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 21.66% | $9,862.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 10.19% | $9,653.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 14.76% | $7,519.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 16.56% | $4,000.00 |
| Income 110k + | 15.39% | $2,572.00 |
The table above shows students who are obtaining Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more here.
915 Cal U undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 98% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $6,612.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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