Financial Aid

Financial aid breakdown for Reading Area Community College: costs, grants, scholarships, and student loan details.

Reading, PA

What Does It Cost to Attend Reading Area Community College?

In-State Tuition and Fees

$10,890

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$12,030

Average Net Price

$9,089

Price Difference

$1,801

Avg. financial aid

How Reading Area Community College Compares

At $10,890, Reading Area Community College's tuition sits in the mid-to-upper band for trade and vocational schools. Most peer institutions land below this; some program-specific costs may apply on top, so review the full cost-of-attendance breakdown.

What Are the Tuition & Fees at Reading Area Community College?

In-State Students $10,890

Annual published tuition and required fees for residents of PA

Out-of-State Students $12,030

Annual published tuition and required fees for non-residents

Average Net Price $9,089

Average amount students pay after grants and scholarships

Reading Area Community College charges $10,890 annually for in-state students in PA. After accounting for financial aid, the net price averages $9,089.

What Is the Net Price by Family Income at Reading Area Community College? (2023-24)

Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,968 at Reading Area Community College. Costs scale with family income.

$0 - $30,000

$7,968

$30,001 - $48,000

$8,553

$48,001 - $75,000

$8,987

$75,001 - $110,000

$12,121

Over $110,000

$14,049

What Financial Aid Is Available at Reading Area Community College? (2023-24)

At Reading Area Community College, 74% of first-time students receive grants or scholarships, averaging $5,603 per recipient. Here's how aid is distributed.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

276 of 340 students

81%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

253 (74%)

Average Award

$5,603

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

150 (44%)

Average Award

$5,535

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

117 recipients (34%)

$2,111 avg

Institutional Grants

90 recipients (26%)

$2,452 avg

What Are the Student Loan Numbers at Reading Area Community College? (2023-24)

Only 20% of undergraduates at Reading Area Community College take out federal student loans, with an average loan of $6,244. This low borrowing rate suggests students are finding other ways to cover costs.

Total Borrowers

950

20% of students

Average Loan Amount

$6,244

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Payment Plans Available

Reading Area Community College 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

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

Federal School Codes

OPE ID: 01038800
IPEDS ID: 215585

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