Notably, 96% of the students at Barton County Community College get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $2,369,077. At BCCC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 39%. On the other hand, 95% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 90% receive the Institution Grant, and 39% get the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,259. 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. 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. At BCCC, an estimated number of 26% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.