by our College Data Analytics TeamFinancial aid in the form of loans, grants, work-study, and scholarships is one way colleges reduce the cost of attendance so most students can actually afford to attend.
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.
$5,588.00 is the typical Cypress College’s first year financial aid package. 88% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising loans.
Financial aid helps lower the cost, or the full retail price of the institution. But bear in mind 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 Cypress College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 61% of freshmen (889 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,257.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
61% of freshman students at Cypress College (889 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,257.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 32.77% | $8,409.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 13.28% | $7,618.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.86% | $5,289.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.91% | $3,555.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.20% | $3,372.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
Of the 1468 undergraduate students at Cypress College around 88% (1298 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,588.00.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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