Student Financial Aid Summary

                       

Federal Programs General Description Major Eligibility Reqmts.* Annual Amt.--Full Time
2024-2025		 How to Apply
Pell Grant Major federal grant for eligible students with EFCs (expected family contributions) at or below 6,656
  • Accepted in eligible program
  • No prior 4-year degree
  • Elig. citizenship status with valid SSN
  • No federal loan default
  • Has not exceeded lifetime Pell limit
  • Making Satisfactory Academic Progress

$740-7395

depending on EFC

 File the FAFSA
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Smaller grant to supplement Pell for students  with greatest need – Zero EFCs
  • Same as for Pell Grant
 $600 File the FAFSA early—Application opens October 1
Student Support Services Grant Grant for participants of SCC Student Support Services
  • Receiving Pell Grant
  • Active SSS participant
 $750 minimum See Student Support Services
Federal Work-Study Part-time employment while in school
  • Same as for Pell Grant, except may have 4-year degree
  • Have remaining need
 Current rate of pay is $15.00 per hour—hours are capped by SCC at 15/wk. File the FAFSA and complete SCC Work Study application
(contact office)
Direct Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Loans made through US Dept of Education that are repaid after student leaves school
  • Same as for Pell Grant, except may have 4-year degree
  • Must have remaining need for subsidized loan
 Amounts vary based on year in academic program and dependency status—annual maximums of $5,500 - $10,500 File the FAFSA and complete SCC Student Loan authorization process (contact office) 
Direct PLUS Loan Loans made to parents of dependent students
  • Parent must pass credit check
  • Student must be otherwise eligible for federal aid
 Amounts vary—can borrow up to student’s cost of attendance minus other aid File the FAFSA and complete SCC PLUS Loan Request Form (contact office)

*Other eligibility criteria may apply in certain instances.
                            

NC Programs General Description Major Eligibility Reqmts.*   Annual Amt.--Full Time 
2024-2025		 How to Apply
Next NC Scholarship
 		 Financial aid program that helps most North Carolinians from households making $80,000 or less pursue higher education by fully covering tuition and fees at any community college.
 
  • Same as for Pell Grant
  • NC resident for tuition purposes
  • At least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours)
  • Maximum of 6 full-time semesters
$100-$2800
Depending on SAI and enrollment level
 
 
 File the FAFSA

 
SCHOLARSHIPS

SCC Foundation Scholarships Numerous scholarships awarded annually—see SCC website for descriptions
  • Vary by scholarship
  • Deadline of April 5th for the 2024-25 year.
 $300 - $3,000 Complete online scholarship application accessed via your Self-Service by clicking on "Apply for Scholarships" in the Dashboard
Outside Scholarships Available from local, state and national sources
  • Vary by scholarship
  • Check each application requirements and deadline
 Amounts vary See SCC Financial Aid Office for assistance

 
*Other eligibility criteria may apply in certain instances.
 

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