It is interesting to note that, every year, around 94% of students at HTU receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $7,577,404. Notably, a total of 78% of the applicants to Huston-Tillotson University receive the Federal Grant every year. On the other hand, 89% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 39% receive the Institution Grant, and 78% get the Pell Grant. Furthermore, the average aid for the Federal Grant receivers is $4,252, and the same stands at $3,510 for State Grant awardees and $3,533 for Institution Grant recipients. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $4,449. 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. 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. Every year, around 89% of the applicants to Huston-Tillotson University opt for student loans.