As many as 91% of the students at FC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $237,894 in a year. At FC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 91%. In comparison, 91% of the students get the Student Grant, and 91% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $4,780. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. In addition to financial grants and scholarship schemes, students can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to pay for 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 Forrest College, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 82%.