Notably, 81% of the students at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing get some kind of financial aid every year, and the total amount of assistance/loans provided adds up to around $1,526,263. More information regarding the financial assistance schemes can be accessed on USSN’s official financial aid page at http://www.upmc.com/shyson. Notably, a total of 29% of the applicants to UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing receive the Federal Grant every year. In comparison, 43% of the students get the Student Grant, and 29% of the applicants receive the Pell Grant. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $3,276. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. Students whose family income per annum is less than $30,000 will receive a federal aid of $9,794 on average in a year. Candidates who come under the $30,001-$48,000 family income bracket receive an average aid of $4,485, while those falling in the $48,001-$75,000 income category get $609 a year. 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. At USSN, an estimated number of 81% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.