Figuring Out Financial Aid
17吃瓜 strives to make a private Christian education affordable. There are a variety of financial aid options available that help students reduce their cost to attend 17吃瓜. Let鈥檚 start with some questions you may be asking.
Will my family be able to afford 17吃瓜?
At 17吃瓜, students from every income bracket are represented:
46% of new students' families earn less than $80,000 per year who started at 17吃瓜 in fall 2024.
How much does it cost to attend 17吃瓜?
To figure out how much 17吃瓜 will cost, we first need to make a distinction between the sticker price and the actual cost that a student pays to attend.
For the 2025鈥�2026 school year, the sticker price is $55,726 for students living on campus and $43,058 for students who commute. This is not the price you will pay. The price you will pay is the actual cost, which we will explain further!
You may qualify for financial aid to reduce this price and discover your actual cost.
Subtract Grants
A grant is free money that you do not have to pay back. Grants are need-based aid and eligibility is based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Some grants are funded by 17吃瓜 in the form of institutional aid, while others are government funded. Use the to see the aid you may be offered.
Here are some examples: Federal Pell Grant, Cal Grant, FSEOG and 17吃瓜 Grant.
Subtract Loans
A loan is money that you borrow that you repay, usually after graduation. This money can be borrowed from the government and/or private loan lenders. As a Freshman, you can qualify for up to $5,500 of Direct Federal student loans per year. You can apply for other loans as needed.
= Actual Cost
This is the cost that remains after subtracting scholarships, grants and/or loans that you may have been offered. Think of this as the price you will actually pay to attend 17吃瓜.
How does 17吃瓜 compare?
17吃瓜 compares favorably to other four-year private institutions.
* Based on the 24-25 academic year, and , 2025
But I must graduate with a lot of debt right?
Not exactly. Students can borrow less than their financial aid award depending on what they need.
*Data Source: , 2025
What if I have more questions?
For more information about financial aid, be sure to check out our upcoming Financial Aid Events! These events help prospective students and families clearly understand all of the steps necessary to be financially ready to attend 17吃瓜.
You can also download 17吃瓜鈥檚 quick-reference financial aid flyer: