As many as 80% of the students at SCCCC get some sort of financial aid, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided is more than $3,167,531 in a year. Notably, a total of 48% of the applicants to St Clair County Community College receive the Federal Grant every year. Meanwhile, 65% of the applicants receive the Student Grant and 15% are awarded the Institution Grant, while 48% of the students get the Pell Grant. Moreover, the average aid amount for Federal Grant awardees stands at $5,314, while the same comes to $3,222 for State Grant receivers and $1,488 for Institution Grant awardees. As far as the Pell Grant beneficiaries are concerned, the average aid received stands at $5,222. 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. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Moreover, the funds received through these loans will have to be repaid within a given timeframe. Every year, around 19% of the applicants to St Clair County Community College opt for student loans.