by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
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.
$5,615.00 is the typical Citrus College’s first year financial aid package. About 73% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of loans.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from Citrus College you may end up taking on.
In addition to scholarships, 48% of first years (709 total) were awarded federal grant aid, averaging $5,241.00 each.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
48% of freshmen at Citrus College (709 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,241.00.
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 | 28.30% | $8,747.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.31% | $7,497.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.11% | $5,092.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.22% | $3,188.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are obtaining Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
Of the 1477 undergraduate students at Citrus College around 73% (1072 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,615.00.The largest share of which are in the guise of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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