by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Santa Barbara City 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.
Curious about the financial aid opportunities at SBCC and what you may be eligible for? Explore the answers here.
$5,347.00 is the typical Santa Barbara City College’s first year financial aid package. About 46% of first year students receive financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships.
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 Santa Barbara City College.
As well as scholarships, 22% of freshmen (346 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,007.00 a person.
The numbers and the graph following pertain to primarily federal grants, plus some local and state grants.
22% of first years at Santa Barbara City College (346 total) obtained a federal grant, averaging $5,007.00.
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 | 11.73% | $9,315.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 5.42% | $8,784.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 3.25% | $6,201.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.02% | $1,819.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.70% | $642.00 |
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.
631 SBCC undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 46% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $5,347.00.The majority of which come in the form of Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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