As many as 90% of the students at AC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $3,439,317 in a year. At AC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 85%. On the other hand, 85% of the candidates get the Student Grant, while 85% receive the Pell Grant. And, for the Pell Grant awardees, the average aid amount is $4,716. 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. While grants and scholarship schemes do not require repayment, student loans should be repaid by the applicants within a given period. Every year, around 90% of the applicants to ATA College opt for student loans.