Notably, almost all of the college students get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $1,467,300. Notably, a total of 84% of the applicants to InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield receive the Federal Grant every year. Meanwhile, 84% of the applicants receive the Student Grant, while 84% of the students get the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,793. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. 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. While grants and scholarship schemes do not require repayment, student loans should be repaid by the applicants within a given period. At ICF, an estimated number of 98% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.