Such schemes include CCNMA Scholarship, Cal Grant A, Cal Grant B, and College Fee Waiver. It is interesting to note that, every year, around 72% of students at GWC receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $1,360,023. For additional information about financial assistance schemes, one can head over to GWC’s financial aid page at http://goldenwestcollege.edu/gwcfao/. At GWC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 44%. On the other hand, 72% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 2% receive the Institution Grant, and 44% get the Pell Grant. Moreover, the average aid amount for Federal Grant awardees stands at $5,193, while the same comes to $2,281 for State Grant receivers and $585 for Institution Grant awardees. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $3,953. 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. In addition to financial grants and scholarship schemes, students can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to pay for their education. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. Every year, around 3% of the applicants to Golden West College opt for student loans.