Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information

Applying for Financial Aid, and How Financial Aid is Determined

To be considered for financial aid at SCC, a student must:

  • Apply and be accepted by the college.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Provide any requested documents for completion of the student's financial aid file.

SCC uses the FAFSA as the basis of the financial aid process. SCC does not require a separate institutional aid application for financial aid. In order to be considered eligible for the Title IV aid at SCC, the student must meet the following criteria at a minimum. Additional eligibility criteria exist for individual federal/state programs:

  • Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible program
  • Not be enrolled simultaneously in elementary or secondary school
  • Have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (e.g., HiSET)
  • Have a valid Social Security Number with the Social Security Administration, if required
  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • Not be in default on a Title IV loan or, if in default, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements
  • Not be liable for an overpayment of a Title IV grant or Federal Perkins Loan or, if liable, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements
  • Be making satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
  • Not have property which is subject to a judgment lien for a debt owed to the U.S. or, if subject to a judgment lien, have made satisfactory repayment arrangements
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