Federal
Federal Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 a year (2026–27)
Who qualifies: undergraduates with financial need, based on the FAFSA. It never has to be repaid.
How: file the FAFSA.
Official rules →Paying for community college · Walnut, CA
How students pay for Mt San Antonio College
Sticker price $12,136 a year. After grants, the average student pays $1,676 a year.
- 26,140undergraduates
- 1%get a grant from the school
Free tuition program
Promise+Plus (California College Promise)
Who: First-time college students who are California residents or AB 540 eligible What: Track A (Promise Grant eligible, 6+ units): enrollment fees waived plus book grant and fee reimbursement. Track B (not Promise Grant eligible, full time, limited spaces): tuition reimbursement for up…
Official details →What it costs, by family income
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, paying in-state tuition. Tap your bracket.
Out-of-state tuition is $11,136 a year versus $1,364 for California residents, so non-residents usually pay far more than these figures.
Where the money comes from
Share of first-year students receiving each type of aid, and the average amount.
1%grant from Mt San Antonio Collegeavg $1,253
49%Federal Pell Grantavg $5,405
72%state grantavg $2,855
1%federal student loanavg $6,663
Scholarships from Mt San Antonio College
Awards the school itself offers, as published on its own website (checked 2026-10-28). Amounts and deadlines change: confirm on the linked page.
- Mt. SAC Scholarship ProgramOver $200,000 a year across hundreds of scholarships
Mt. SAC students; one online application covers hundreds of scholarships.
- Associated Students Book ScholarshipUp to $250
Students in 6+ units with no more than 60 units completed, a 2.0 GPA (or first-time students) and unmet need on the FAFSA or Dream Act application.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · California
Cal Grant A
Up to $15,588 a year at a UC campus and $6,838 at a CSU campus (2026–27 tuition awards)
Who qualifies: California residents who meet the income, asset and minimum-GPA limits.
How: File the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and submit your GPA by the 2 March priority deadline.
Official rules →State grant · California
Middle Class Scholarship
Varies: covers part of the cost left after other aid at UC and CSU
Who qualifies: California residents (or AB 540 students) at a UC or CSU campus with family income and assets up to $250,000 each.
How: Automatic with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by 2 March.
Official rules →State grants follow your home state, not the school's: check your own state's programs if you are coming from elsewhere.
Living in Walnut
| Studio | $3,160/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $3,530/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $2,175/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 91789. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$16.90/hour minimum wage in California
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $7,605 before tax. That covers about 3 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: statewide since 1 January 2026; many cities set a higher local minimum. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$10,000median federal debt≈ $114/month over 10 years
$49,600median earnings10 years after enrolling
Close the gap without another loan
Since July 2026 Parent PLUS loans are capped, so more families are left with a gap after aid. Students use My Study Fund to collect monthly support from family, friends and mentors: 20 people giving $25 a month is $6,000 a year, and you receive every dollar.
Questions students ask about paying for Mt San Antonio College
Does Mt San Antonio College offer free tuition?
Yes: Promise+Plus (California College Promise). First-time college students who are California residents or AB 540 eligible Track A (Promise Grant eligible, 6+ units): enrollment fees waived plus book grant and fee reimbursement. Track B (not Promise Grant eligible, full time, limited spaces): tuition reimbursement for up….
What scholarships does Mt San Antonio College offer?
Mt. SAC Scholarship Program (Over $200,000 a year across hundreds of scholarships); Associated Students Book Scholarship (Up to $250). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does Mt San Antonio College really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $1,676 a year after grants and scholarships. The full cost of attendance before aid is $12,136.
Does Mt San Antonio College give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 1% of first-year students received a grant from Mt San Antonio College itself, averaging $1,253. 49% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $5,405).
How much is rent near Mt San Antonio College?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (91789) is $3,530 a month for a one-bedroom and $4,350 for a two-bedroom, about $2,175 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at Mt San Antonio College?
Yes. The minimum wage in California is $16.90 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $7,605 before tax.
How much debt do Mt San Antonio College graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $10,000, about $114 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $49,600.
Sources
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 10152026) and IPEDS (SFA2223 student financial aid, first-time full-time students); HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents; state and federal program pages linked above, checked 2026-10-28. My Study Fund is not affiliated with Mt San Antonio College. How these pages work.
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