Guide to Financial Aid

The term "financial aid" includes a wide spectrum of programs:

Scholarships	Scholarships do not have to be repaid. They are available from many sources, including the college, state agencies, professional and service agencies, private foundations and some employers.
Grants	The largest and best-known source of grants is the Federal Pell Grant. Grants are awarded based on need and do not have to be repaid.
Loans	Loans may come from the Federal government, banks or private financial institutions, and must be repaid.
Work-study jobs	Work-study programs let students earn money toward their education while they're going to school. Students are often placed in jobs related to their program of study.

 

Checklist

• Apply for admission
• Mail of complete online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Make sure your correct social security number is on all forms
• Apply early - before April 15
• Sign and date all applications, forms and tax returns
• Keep a copy of all forms

 

Address Changes:

You must keep both your permanent and local addresses current with the Financial Aid Office and the Records Office to avoid delays in receipt of important financial aid and/or disbursement information. To change your address, logon to MySCC and select Adresses to update your information. Checks will be mailed to your home address.