Among them are scholarship programs such as Aid to Native Americans, Albert E. Wischmeyer Memorial Scholarship, Military Service Recognition Scholarships, and New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Notably, 76% of the students at Orange County Community College get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $7,193,524. The total percentage of candidates applying to Orange County Community College who receive the Federal Grant is 48%. On the other hand, 67% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 7% receive the Institution Grant, and 48% get the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $4,963, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $2,853 and $2,210, respectively. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,201. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. Apart from financial grants and scholarships, candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans to fund their education. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe. At OCCC, an estimated number of 31% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.