As many as 81% of the students at ENMURBCC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $402,751 in a year. Notably, a total of 56% of the applicants to Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 79% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 2% get the Institution Grant, and 56% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $4,279. 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. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe. At ENMURBCC, an estimated number of 8% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.