It is interesting to note that, every year, around 85% of students at GGC receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $25,188,094. Notably, a total of 59% of the applicants to Georgia Gwinnett College receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 75% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 3% get the Institution Grant, and 59% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. Moreover, the average aid amount for Federal Grant awardees stands at $5,214, while the same comes to $3,397 for State Grant receivers and $7,235 for Institution Grant awardees. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $4,830. 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. However, student loans attract a certain rate of interest at which the funds are borrowed. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. At GGC, an estimated number of 35% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.