by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Palo Alto College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
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 Palo Alto College.
Palo Alto College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,422.00. 84% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
Concerned about the student loans that might be part of your financing deal? Look at the average amount of debt per student at Palo Alto College.
As well as scholarships, 72% of first-year students (682 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,056.00 per person.
The following scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some local and state grants.
72% of first-year students at Palo Alto College (682 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,056.00.
The following table displays scholarship and grant allocations by family income for freshman students receiving any kind of federal Title IV assistance, such as Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 39.66% | $5,946.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 16.46% | $5,667.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 6.43% | $3,888.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.42% | $2,842.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
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 948 undergraduate students at Palo Alto College around 84% (792 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,422.00.Most of them are distributed as Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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