It is interesting to note that, every year, around 81% of students at AVC receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $5,948,034. More information regarding the financial assistance schemes can be accessed on AVC’s official financial aid page at http://www.avc.edu/studentservices/finaid/. The total percentage of candidates applying to Antelope Valley College who receive the Federal Grant is 61%. On the other hand, 81% of the candidates get the Student Grant, while 61% receive the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,549. Among other things, the annual family income of the applicant plays a major role in determining the total financial aid they are actually eligible to receive. Apart from financial grants and scholarships, candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to fund their education. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe. At Antelope Valley College, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 4%.