Among them are scholarship programs such as AWA Scholarship Awards, CCNMA Scholarship, Cal Grant A, and Cal Grant B. Notably, 60% of the students at San Diego State University get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $52,979,133. At SDSU, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 25%. Meanwhile, 47% of the applicants receive the Student Grant and 20% are awarded the Institution Grant, while 25% of the students get the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $5,381, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $2,901 and $7,345, respectively. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,889. 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. At SDSU, an estimated number of 30% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.