Notably, 88% of the students at Central Coast College get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $1,052,935. At CCC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 80%. In comparison, 84% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 2% get the Institution Grant, and 80% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,394. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. 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 62% of the applicants to Central Coast College opt for student loans.