As many as 98% of the students at SABC receive some kind of financial aid, shows the latest data. At SABC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 98%. On the other hand, 98% of the candidates get the Student Grant, while 98% receive the Pell Grant. And, for the Pell Grant awardees, the average aid amount is $4,605. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. Alternatively, the candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans, apart from financial grants and scholarship schemes to pay for their studies. 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.