Financial Aid

Financial aid breakdown for CET-Santa Maria: costs, grants, scholarships, and student loan details.

Santa Maria, CA

Program Tuition Range

$15,249 – $15,249

Programs Tracked

3

Average Net Price

$7,835

Tuition Type

Per Program

Costs vary by program

Tuition by Program

This school charges tuition on a per-program basis. Costs vary depending on the program of study.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

8 months

$15,249
Building Construction Technology/Technician

8 months

$15,249
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

8 months

$15,249

Tuition at CET-Santa Maria varies by program — from $15,249 to $15,249 across 3 programs. With financial aid factored in, students pay an average net price of $7,835.

Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

The average net price at CET-Santa Maria starts at $3,245 for families earning under $30,000 — here's the full breakdown by income.

$0 - $30,000

$3,245

$30,001 - $48,000

$3,259

$48,001 - $75,000

$17

Financial Aid Overview (2022-23)

64% of first-time, full-time students at CET-Santa Maria receive grants or scholarships. The average award is $15,789. See the full financial aid breakdown below.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

45 of 70 students

64%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

45 (64%)

Average Award

$15,789

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

25 (36%)

Average Award

$6,315

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

2 recipients (3%)

$12,651 avg

Student Loans (2022-23)

Federal loan borrowing is relatively uncommon at CET-Santa Maria, with just 15% of students taking loans averaging $6,454.

Total Borrowers

30

15% of students

Average Loan Amount

$6,454

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Payment Plans Available

Paying for school doesn't have to happen all at once. CET-Santa Maria and similar institutions often provide flexible payment arrangements, including:

  • Monthly payment plans
  • Deferred payment options
  • Employer tuition assistance programs

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Federal School Codes

OPE ID: 02332803
IPEDS ID: 381325

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