A significant number of students at OHSU receive some kind of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $5,326,868 in a year. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,311. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. 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. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe.