Financial Aid

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

Reading, PA

In-State Tuition and Fees

$10,890

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$12,030

Average Net Price

$8,869

Price Difference

$2,021

Avg. financial aid

Tuition & Fees

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 $8,869

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 $8,869.

Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $6,980 at Reading Area Community College. See how costs vary across income levels below.

$0 - $30,000

$6,980

$30,001 - $48,000

$6,502

$48,001 - $75,000

$8,278

$75,001 - $110,000

$10,947

Over $110,000

$13,943

Financial Aid Overview (2022-23)

An impressive 86% of first-time, full-time undergraduates at Reading Area Community College benefit from grant or scholarship funding. Review the full breakdown below.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

270 of 314 students

86%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

270 (86%)

Average Award

$5,471

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

188 (60%)

Average Award

$5,414

Aid by Source

State & Local Grants

89 recipients (28%)

$2,267 avg

Institutional Grants

92 recipients (29%)

$2,421 avg

Student Loans (2022-23)

Only 18% of undergraduates at Reading Area Community College take out federal student loans, with an average loan of $6,198. This low borrowing rate suggests students are finding other ways to cover costs.

Total Borrowers

802

18% of students

Average Loan Amount

$6,198

Financial Aid Resources

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FAFSA Information

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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

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: 01038800
IPEDS ID: 215585

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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