It is interesting to note that, every year, a substantial number of students at AUS receive some kind of financial aid, and the total amount of the assistance/loans provided stands at $365,203. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,624. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. Apart from financial grants and scholarships, candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to fund their education. In contrast to grants and scholarships, student loans are taken by the candidates at a certain rate of interest. While grants and scholarship schemes do not require repayment, student loans should be repaid by the applicants within a given period.