by our College Data Analytics TeamRather than paying the full sticker price for a college education, most students receive a financial aid package that eases the burden with scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options, while the amount and type of aid may vary among students.
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.
$4,830.00 is the typical Saddleback College’s first year financial aid package. A significant 46% of freshmen benefit from financial aid, with the main type being loans.
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.
A college loan is not a true college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. Find out how much student loan debt from Saddleback College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 23% of first-year students (280 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,501.00 per person.
These scholarships and grants are composed of primarily federal grants, and some state and local awards.
23% of first years at Saddleback College (280 total) were awarded a federal grant, averaging $5,501.00.
The table following demonstrates grant and scholarship distributions by income level for freshmen getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.97% | $9,146.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.93% | $7,327.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.04% | $5,156.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.33% | $2,349.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.08% | $3,071.00 |
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 1217 undergraduate students at Saddleback College around 46% (556 total) receive some form of grant aid. The typical amount awarded was $4,830.00.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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