As many as 89% of the students at NPC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $729,707 in a year. At NPC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 70%. Meanwhile, 72% of the applicants receive the Student Grant, while 70% of the students get the Pell Grant. And, for the Pell Grant awardees, the average aid amount is $4,784. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. 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. At National Polytechnic College, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 84%.