Students can avail of scholarships provided by the college, such as AWA Scholarship Awards, Anne Rudin Scholarship, CCNMA Scholarship, and Cal Grant A, if they find educational expenses to be on the higher side. It is interesting to note that, every year, around 84% of students at SCC receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $5,572,955. Notably, a total of 48% of the applicants to Sacramento City College receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 84% of the students are awarded the Student Grant, 2% get the Institution Grant, and 48% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. Furthermore, the average aid for the Federal Grant receivers is $4,792, and the same stands at $2,000 for State Grant awardees and $2,162 for Institution Grant recipients. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $3,503. 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. 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 SCC, an estimated number of 4% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.