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 · Pasadena, TX
How students pay for San Jacinto Community College
Sticker price $10,665 a year. After grants, the average student pays $1,807, and what you pay depends on your family's income: anywhere from $751 to $9,371.
- 22,969undergraduates
- 29%graduate
- 1%get a grant from the school
Free tuition program
Promise @ San Jac (Promise Scholarship)
Who: High school seniors who live within San Jacinto College's taxing district What: Covers 100% of in-district tuition and books after other financial aid; funded by the San Jacinto College Foundation
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 $6,690 a year versus $2,490 for Texas 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 San Jacinto Community Collegeavg $2,222
56%Federal Pell Grantavg $6,780
33%state grantavg $1,163
1%federal student loanavg $3,443
Scholarships from San Jacinto Community 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.
- Promise Scholarship (Promise @ San Jac)100% of in-district tuition and books after financial aid
High school seniors living within the college's taxing district.
- Last Step ScholarshipCovers tuition, books and materials
Students who had to put their education on hold and are returning to finish.
- San Jac Foundation and Department ScholarshipsVaries (over 200 scholarships)
Current and incoming students; one application in the Academic Works portal matches you to the awards you qualify for.
- San Jacinto College institutional grantsVaries
Qualifying students; grants can help with tuition, child care and other costs and do not need to be repaid.
Grants and scholarships you can apply for
State grant · Texas
TEXAS Grant
Set each year by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; your school's aid office shows the current amount
Who qualifies: Texas residents with financial need who enrol at a Texas public university within 16 months of graduating high school (or 12 months of an associate degree).
How: File the FAFSA or TASFA. Priority deadline: 15 January.
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 Pasadena
| Studio | $1,360/mo |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom | $1,390/mo |
| Two-bedroom, shared | $825/mo each |
HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, campus ZIP 77505. Campus housing is often cheaper in the first year.
Working while you study
$7.25/hour minimum wage in Texas
15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year ≈ $3,262 before tax. That covers about 4 months of a shared room.
Minimum wage: Texas follows the federal minimum wage. Ask the financial aid office whether you qualify for Federal Work-Study.
After graduation
$9,235median federal debt≈ $105/month over 10 years
$47,048median earnings10 years after enrolling
29%graduate within 6 yearsfirst-time students
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 San Jacinto Community College
Does San Jacinto Community College offer free tuition?
Yes: Promise @ San Jac (Promise Scholarship). High school seniors who live within San Jacinto College's taxing district Covers 100% of in-district tuition and books after other financial aid; funded by the San Jacinto College Foundation.
What scholarships does San Jacinto Community College offer?
Promise Scholarship (Promise @ San Jac) (100% of in-district tuition and books after financial aid); Last Step Scholarship (Covers tuition, books and materials); San Jac Foundation and Department Scholarships (Varies (over 200 scholarships)); San Jacinto College institutional grants (Varies). Details and deadlines are on the school's financial aid pages.
How much does San Jacinto Community College really cost after financial aid?
The average student who received aid paid $1,807 a year after grants and scholarships. By family income it ranges from $751 to $9,371. The full cost of attendance before aid is $10,665.
Does San Jacinto Community College give scholarships and grants?
Yes. 1% of first-year students received a grant from San Jacinto Community College itself, averaging $2,222. 56% received a Federal Pell Grant (average $6,780).
How much is rent near San Jacinto Community College?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the campus ZIP code (77505) is $1,390 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,650 for a two-bedroom, about $825 each when shared.
Can I work part-time while studying at San Jacinto Community College?
Yes. The minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 an hour; 15 hours a week over a 30-week academic year earns about $3,262 before tax.
How much debt do San Jacinto Community College graduates have?
The median federal debt at graduation is $9,235, about $105 a month on a 10-year plan. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $47,048.
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 San Jacinto Community College. How these pages work.
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