Among them are scholarship programs such as TVWS Scholarship. Notably, 62% of the students at San Diego Mesa College get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $751,348. At SDMC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 40%. In comparison, 61% of the students get the Student Grant, and 40% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,249. 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. However, student loans attract a certain rate of interest at which the funds are borrowed. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. Every year, around 2% of the applicants to San Diego Mesa College opt for student loans.