It is interesting to note that, every year, a substantial number of students at TUTHSC receive some kind of financial aid, and the total amount of the assistance/loans provided stands at $1,904,566. One can visit TUTHSC's financial aid page at http://www.uthsc.edu/financial-aid for more information. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,782. 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. Alternatively, the candidates can also avail of monetary benefits like student loans, apart from financial grants and scholarship schemes to pay for their studies. But, they should understand that student loans are borrowed at a certain rate of interest, unlike grants and scholarships. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period.