As many as 65% of the students at GC receive some kind of financial aid, shows the latest data. Notably, a total of 57% of the applicants to Gaston College receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 62% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 1% get the Institution Grant, and 57% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,874. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. Alternatively, the candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans, apart from financial grants and scholarship schemes to pay for their studies. 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.