As many as 92% of the students at ATCE get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $1,991,080 in a year. At ATCE, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 75%. On the other hand, 75% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 1% receive the Institution Grant, and 75% get the Pell Grant. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $4,094. 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. Alternatively, the candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans, apart from financial grants and scholarship schemes to pay for their studies. 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 Automotive Training Center-Exton, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 92%.