As many as 95% of the students at SGSC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $5,362,361 in a year. At SGSC, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 70%. On the other hand, 90% of the candidates get the Student Grant, 17% receive the Institution Grant, and 70% get the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $5,473, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $2,547 and $5,131, respectively. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $5,088. Among other things, the annual family income of the applicant plays a major role in determining the total financial aid they are actually eligible to receive. 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 SGSC, an estimated number of 54% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.