by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
What amount of Cuesta College financial assistance will actually be available to you?Get answers to your questions here.
$3,964.00 is the typical Cuesta College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 81% 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.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Cuesta College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 34% of first-year students (198 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,031.00 per person.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
34% of first-year students at Cuesta College (198 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,031.00.
The table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 17.72% | $8,607.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.35% | $8,210.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.64% | $4,862.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.19% | $1,807.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.68% | $2,438.00 |
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.
467 Cuesta College undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 81% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $3,964.00.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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