It is interesting to note that, every year, around 95% of students at USA receive some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of assistance/loans provided is $63,338,881. More information regarding the financial assistance schemes can be accessed on USA’s official financial aid page at http://www.southalabama.edu/departments/finaid/. At USA, the total percentage of applicants who receive the Federal Grant stands at 45%. Meanwhile, 88% of the applicants receive the Student Grant and 70% are awarded the Institution Grant, while 43% of the students get the Pell Grant. Furthermore, the average aid for the Federal Grant receivers is $5,638, and the same stands at $1,466 for State Grant awardees and $5,545 for Institution Grant recipients. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,874. The annual family income of a candidate is one of the key factors in determining their total eligibility for financial aid. 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. Candidates are also required to repay these loans within a given period. At USA, an estimated number of 61% of the applicants choose to go for student loans.