Financial Aid

A complete look at tuition, net price, and financial aid options at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA.

Santa Maria, CA

Program Tuition Range

$20,162 – $41,237

Programs Tracked

6

Average Net Price

$20,501

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

9 months

$21,997
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

15 months

$41,237
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

9 months

$21,395
Medical/Clinical Assistant

15 months

$33,472
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

9 months

$20,162
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
$31,342

Tuition at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria varies by program — from $20,162 to $41,237 across 6 programs. With financial aid factored in, students pay an average net price of $20,501.

Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

The net price at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria starts at $19,811 for the lowest earners. Additional scholarships and external aid may help offset these costs.

$0 - $30,000

$19,811

$30,001 - $48,000

$20,250

$48,001 - $75,000

$21,070

$75,001 - $110,000

$25,709

Over $110,000

$25,709

Financial Aid Overview (2022-23)

At San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, 84% of first-time students receive grants or scholarships, averaging $5,390 per recipient. Here's how aid is distributed.

Students Receiving Any Financial Aid

48 of 51 students

94%

Grants & Scholarships

Recipients

43 (84%)

Average Award

$5,390

Federal Pell Grants

Recipients

43 (84%)

Average Award

$5,074

Student Loans (2022-23)

At San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, 73% of students use federal loans to fund their education. The average amount borrowed is $7,163. Consider all aid options before borrowing.

Total Borrowers

132

73% of students

Average Loan Amount

$7,163

Financial Aid Resources

Net Price Calculator

Estimate your actual cost after financial aid

Financial Aid Office

Learn about available aid programs and apply

FAFSA Information

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

Apply for FAFSA →

Payment Plans Available

San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria 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: 02120719
IPEDS ID: 495961

Use these codes when applying for federal financial aid

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