It is interesting to note that, every year, around 65% of students at CCCC receive some kind of financial aid. One can visit CCCC's financial aid page at http://www.coastalcarolina.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/ for more information. At CCCC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 51%. In comparison, 65% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 3% get the Institution Grant, and 51% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. Moreover, the average aid amount for Federal Grant awardees stands at $5,698, while the same comes to $2,025 for State Grant receivers and $1,862 for Institution Grant awardees. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $5,021. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. 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. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period.