Notably, almost all of the college students get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $1,728,372. Notably, a total of 88% of the applicants to California College San Diego receive the Federal Grant every year. Meanwhile, 100% of the applicants receive the Student Grant and 64% are awarded the Institution Grant, while 88% of the students get the Pell Grant. And, for the Pell Grant awardees, the average aid amount is $5,653. 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. In contrast to grants and scholarships, student loans are taken by the candidates at a certain rate of interest. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. At CCSD, an estimated number of 92% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.