Financial Aid

Explore what it costs to attend CET-Watsonville in Watsonville, CA — and how to pay for it.

Watsonville, CA

Program Tuition Range

$11,476 – $15,500

Programs Tracked

5

Average Net Price

$9,782

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.

Building Construction Technology/Technician

8 months

$15,249
Welding Technology/Welder

8 months

$15,500
Medical/Clinical Assistant

8 months

$15,249
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

8 months

$12,672
Construction Trades, Other

5 months

$11,476

CET-Watsonville in CA offers 5 programs with tuition ranging from $11,476 to $15,500. Financial aid brings the average net price to $9,782.

Net Price by Family Income

CET-Watsonville is highly affordable for lower-income families, with students in the lowest bracket paying an average net price of $2,460.

$0 - $30,000

$2,460

$30,001 - $48,000

$983

$48,001 - $75,000

$1,598

Financial Aid Overview

A strong share of students — 78% — receive grant or scholarship aid at CET-Watsonville, with an average award of $13,523.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

69 of 88 students

78%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

69 (78%)

Average Award

$13,523

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

24 (27%)

Average Award

$6,155

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

5 recipients (6%)

$10,981 avg

Student Loans

Only 6% of undergraduates at CET-Watsonville take out federal student loans, with an average loan of $7,309. This low borrowing rate suggests students are finding other ways to cover costs.

Total Borrowers

12

6% of students

Average Loan Amount

$7,309

Financial Aid Resources

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Financial Aid Office

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FAFSA Information

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to qualify for grants, loans, and work-study programs.

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Payment Plans Available

CET-Watsonville may offer payment plans that let you spread tuition costs over the semester. Reach out to the financial aid office to ask about options such as:

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

Need Help?

Contact the financial aid office for personalized assistance with:

  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Grant eligibility
  • Work-study programs
  • Payment plan options

Federal School Codes

OPE ID: 02332819
IPEDS ID: 111762

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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