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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at Diablo Valley and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$3,487.00 is the typical Diablo Valley College’s first year financial aid package. Financial aid is provided to about 57% of first-year students, with the bulk of support coming in the form of 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 Diablo Valley College.
As well as scholarships, 22% of freshmen (334 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,224.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
22% of first-year students at Diablo Valley College (334 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,224.00.
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 | 13.36% | $7,856.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.63% | $6,940.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.22% | $4,570.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.20% | $2,385.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.13% | $1,318.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
Of the 1489 undergraduate students at Diablo Valley College around 57% (842 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $3,487.00.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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