Financial Aid Guide
Scholarships and Financial Aid at University of California-Santa Cruz
Explore financial aid details for University of California-Santa Cruz, including net price by family income, grant awards, and federal loan data.
64%
Receiving Aid
$22,774
Avg Grant
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants and scholarships, by household income bracket.
Family Income
Avg Net Price
$0 – $30,000
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$30,001 – $48,000
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$48,001 – $75,000
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$75,001 – $110,000
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$110,001+
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Financial Aid Overview
64%
Receiving Aid
$22,774
Avg Grant
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,862
Avg Pell Grant
29%
Federal Loan Recipients
$4,641
Avg Federal Loan
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