Financial Aid

Find out how affordable Hartnell College in Salinas, CA really is — tuition, net price, and aid details below.

Salinas, CA

In-State Tuition

$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,970

Average Net Price

$5,641

Price Difference

-$4,261

Avg. financial aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Students $1,380

Annual tuition for residents of CA

Out-of-State Students $8,970

Annual tuition for non-residents

Average Net Price $5,641

Average amount students pay after grants and scholarships

Annual tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380 — a strong value for students looking to enter the workforce quickly. With aid factored in, students pay an average of $5,641.

Net Price by Family Income

At $1,360 for the lowest income bracket, Hartnell College provides meaningful financial support to its most economically disadvantaged students.

$0 - $30,000

$1,360

$30,001 - $48,000

$1,477

$48,001 - $75,000

$5,267

$75,001 - $110,000

$8,346

Over $110,000

$10,059

Financial Aid Overview

The vast majority of first-time students at Hartnell College — 89% — receive some form of grant or scholarship, averaging $6,300 per student.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

966 of 1,070 students

90%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

957 (89%)

Average Award

$6,300

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

604 (56%)

Average Award

$5,394

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

951 recipients (89%)

$2,857 avg

Institutional Grants

13 recipients (1%)

$885 avg

Student Loans

Federal student loan data for all undergraduates (2022-23)

Total Borrowers

22

Average Loan Amount

$7,606

Financial Aid Resources

Net Price Calculator

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Financial Aid Office

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FAFSA Information

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Payment Plans Available

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

  • 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: 00120900
IPEDS ID: 115393

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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