by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
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.
Pasadena City College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $5,271.00. 79% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
A financial aid package includes loans, grants, and scholarships. However, student loans have to be paid back, so they aren’t a true discount.
Student debt should be thought of as an “outcome” rather than “aid”. Read more about student loan debt at Pasadena City College.
As well as scholarships, 48% of first-year students (1597 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,353.00 per person.
The stats and the chart below refer to mainly grants from federal sources, and some local and state grants.
48% of first years at Pasadena City College (1597 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,353.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The following table shows scholarship and grant allocations by income for first-year students receiving any form of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 29.13% | $8,233.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.97% | $7,792.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.88% | $5,260.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.78% | $4,191.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.06% | $4,079.00 |
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 3316 undergraduate students at Pasadena City College around 79% (2622 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $5,271.00.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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