My friend got a half tuition need-base grant. How common is that?

A friend of mine just got a 25k need-base grant for med school. I have always thought that unlike ungrad schools, med schools don't provide much financial assistance in the term of grants. Does this have to do with his school really wanting him, or was it purely based on his financial situation? Sign me up for med school that gives 1/2 tuition in aid lol.
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