Among them are scholarship programs such as AWA Scholarship Awards, CCNMA Scholarship, Cal Grant A, and Cal Grant B. It is interesting to note that, every year, around 96% of students at NWCLB receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $2,912,170. For additional information about financial assistance schemes, one can head over to NWCLB’s financial aid page at http://www.nwc.edu/financialaid/. At NWCLB, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 71%. Meanwhile, 72% of the applicants receive the Student Grant, while 71% of the students get the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,876. 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. Apart from financial grants and scholarships, candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to fund their education. 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 NWCLB, an estimated number of 72% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.