It is interesting to note that, every year, a substantial number of students at LSUHSCNO receive some kind of financial aid, and the total amount of the assistance/loans provided stands at $3,523,247. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,401. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. In addition to financial grants and scholarship schemes, students can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to pay for their education. However, student loans attract a certain rate of interest at which the funds are borrowed. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe.