All federal and most state financial aid programs require you to complete a FAFSA. The process is simple and can be done entirely online. For a quick overview of how to fill out the FAFSA, please check out this video from the U.S. Department of Education. SCC’s school code is: 017027

Other helpful videos on the FAFSA process and federal student aid from studentaid.gov :

• Types of Federal Student Aid
• FAFSA: Determining Your Dependency Status
• FAFSA Tips for Parents
• After the FAFSA: What Happens Next

Once you’ve submitted a FAFSA, your Financial Aid Checklist is your most important tool to receive financial aid at SCC. In fact, most students can complete the entire financial aid process in the Checklist!

For a quick overview of the Financial Aid Checklist, including how to access the Checklist in your MySCC Portal and complete verification, please check out this video on the Financial Aid Process at SCC.

SCC may be required to verify information on your FAFSA. If you are selected for verification, we will request the needed items in your Financial Aid Checklist. Common requested items include a Tax Return Transcript from the IRS and W2 forms from your (or your parents’) employers.

Once you’ve submitted a FAFSA, it’s important to address each item in your Checklist as soon as possible so that we can complete your financial aid file.

For a quick overview of the Financial Aid Checklist, including how to complete verification, please view this video on the Financial Aid Process at SCC.

Nelnet is the final step in accepting your aid package, and it’s required for all financial aid students.

Nelnet Information (PDF)

Click into the orange box at left or check out this video to learn more.

Once your have completed all items in your Financial Aid Checklist and reviewed your Award Letter, congratulations! You now have a pending award to cover a portion or all of your tuition and fees. You may also be able to use excess grant, loan or scholarship funds to cover the cost of your books at the Campus Store.

But, there are still a couple of important things that need to happen before the funds can be applied to your account. For more information, please check out this page on Financial Aid Disbursement.

All students receiving any form of financial assistance are expected to meet standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). These progress standards are outlined in detail in the Financial Aid Handbook, which can be accessed from the menu at left. You are required to be familiar with the information in the Financial Aid Handbook prior to receiving financial assistance at SCC.

For a brief overview of how to maintain your financial aid, please check out this video on Ground Rules for Financial Aid at SCC.

Congratulations on earning your A+ Scholarship! Please visit the A+ Scholarship Program page for a checklist and other important information on using A+ at SCC. It’s important to note that you are required to submit a FAFSA and complete all items in the financial aid checklist in order to receive A+.

For a step-by-step on how this works, please view this brief video on the A+ Program at SCC.

SCC offers Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans. Please visit our webpage on Student Loans for a detailed look at the Student Loans process at SCC.  To request a loan, get started on these steps:

1. Complete your FAFSA with SCC's school code:  017027
2. Complete Loan Entrance Counseling (select undergraduate)
3. Complete a Master Promissory Note (select undergraduate)
4. Submit a Loan Request in Eforms

Here is a great primer video on Student Loans, courtesy of the Dept. of Education

Other resources on federal loans and repayment options:

• Repayment: What to Expect
• How to Manage Your Student Loans

SCC has a dedicated veteran services coordinator committed to assisting you with accessing your earned benefits.

Please visit our Veterans page for more information and to access the New Veteran Checklist.

You can contact Financial Aid at financialaid@stchas.edu.

SCC participates in the Federal Work Study Program, which offers part-time employment opportunities to eligible students. Complete a FAFSA to see if you qualify. Learn more about the program on our FWSP webpage. For further questions about the program or to determine if you qualify, contact Abby Vernon at abby_vernon@stchas.edu.