Financial Aid Requirements

Federal Student Aid Requirements

Students must:

  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED Certificate and provide official transcripts to SCCC Registrar’s Office as proof of their accomplishment. (This does not apply to admitted transfer students.
  • Must provide official transcripts from all prior colleges.
  • Enroll as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program.
  • Be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Have a valid Social Security Number.
  • Make satisfactory academic progress.
  • Sign statements regarding Educational Purpose and a Certification on overpayments and Defaults (both are on the FAFSA).

Institutional Aid Requirements

Students must:

  • Have earned a high school diploma or GED Certificate and provide official transcripts to SCCC Registrar’s Office as proof of their accomplishment. Must also provide official transcripts from all previous colleges.
  • Write a thank-you note to the Foundation; excluding tuition grants
  • Reside in student housing or commute from student’s home
  • Make satisfactory academic progress
  • Have a completed application on file and
  • Abide by individual award criteria

Eligibility requirements for different financial aid programs vary therefore specific requirement inquiries should be directed to the financial aid program for which application is being made.