As many as 79% of the students at GHC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $7,978,622 in a year. The total percentage of candidates applying to Georgia Highlands College who receive the Federal Grant is 49%. In comparison, 72% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 1% get the Institution Grant, and 49% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $5,093, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $2,547 and $4,945, respectively. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,760. 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. 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. At GHC, an estimated number of 21% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.