It is interesting to note that, every year, around 91% of students at OTC receive some kind of financial aid. More information regarding the financial assistance schemes can be accessed on OTC’s official financial aid page at http://www.ogeecheetech.edu/financial-aid. At OTC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 70%. On the other hand, 88% of the candidates get the Student Grant, while 70% receive the Pell Grant. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $7,128. 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. 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. Every year, around 4% of the applicants to Ogeechee Technical College opt for student loans.