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.
What financial aid options does San Diego City College offer, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for answers.
$5,600.00 is the typical San Diego City College’s first year financial aid package. Approximately 77% of incoming freshmen obtain financial assistance, with the majority being offered as 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.
A loan is not a legitimate college discount, but rather an outcome to consider. See how much student loan debt from San Diego City College you may end up taking on.
As well as scholarships, 54% of first-year students (415 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,509.00 per person.
Information on institutional grant opportunities and scholarships for first year students attending San Diego City College is unavailable. This could be because the college is focused on primarily serving adult learners. Keep reading, and we might have some info below for all students, not just freshmen.
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 | 36.35% | $8,084.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.45% | $7,328.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.14% | $4,821.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 0.66% | $5,357.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.13% | $1,688.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
77% of the 762 undergraduates at San Diego City College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 589 students getting an average of $5,600.00 per person.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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