It is interesting to note that almost every student at WWU receives some kind of financial aid, while the total amount of provided assistance/loans in a year is $6,436,806. More information regarding the financial assistance schemes can be accessed on WWU’s official financial aid page at http://wallawalla.edu/admissions/student-financial-services/. Notably, a total of 31% of the applicants to Walla Walla University receive the Federal Grant every year. Meanwhile, 99% of the applicants receive the Student Grant and 99% are awarded the Institution Grant, while 31% of the students get the Pell Grant. While the Federal Grant awardees receive an average aid of $5,136, the State Grant receivers and Institution Grant beneficiaries get $8,247 and $13,192, respectively. On the other hand, the average aid received by the Pell Grant awardees is $4,425. The annual family income of the applicants is also considered for determining the total financial assistance that they will be eligible for. Those with a family income below $30,000 per annum, would get an average federal aid of $20,369 in a year. Candidates who come under the $30,001-$48,000 family income bracket receive an average aid of $17,991, while those falling in the $48,001-$75,000 income category get $15,300 a year. Those with an annual income level of $75,001-$110,000 would receive $13,113, while candidates with more than $110,000 of family income receive an average federal aid of $11,206. 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 Walla Walla University, the percentage of candidates who opt to avail of student loans is around 56%.