Student Financial Aid Summary

                       

Federal Programs General Description Major Eligibility Reqmts.* Annual Amt.--Full Time
2021-2022		 How to Apply
Pell Grant Major federal grant for eligible students with EFCs (expected family contributions) at or below 5,846
  • Accepted in eligible program
  • No prior 4-year degree
  • Elig. citizenship status with valid SSN
  • No federal loan default
  • No drug conviction while receiving student aid
  • Has not exceeded lifetime Pell limit
  • Making Satisfactory Academic Progress
 $672 - $6,495 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
 $672 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 $11.00 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 
2021-2022		 How to Apply
NC Community College Grant
 		  
Grant to supplement aid package for students receiving partial or no Pell Grant and with EFC's between 1001-8500
 
  • Same as for Pell Grant
  • NC resident for tuition purposes
  • Must have 15 credit hours to receive full amount
  • At least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours)
  • Maximum of 6 full-time semesters
$100-$2000
Depending on EFC and enrollment level
 
NCCCG not available for summer
 File the FAFSA
NC Education Lottery Scholarship
 		 Grant to supplement aid package for students receiving partial Pell Grant, with EFCs between 2,101 and 5,846
  • Same as for Pell Grant
  • NC resident for tuition purposes
  • At least half-time enrollment (6 credit hours)
  • Maximum of 10 full-time semesters
 $100 - $3,768
Depending on EFC and enrollment level
 
NCELS not available for summer		 File the FAFSA

 
SCHOLARSHIPS

SCC Foundation Scholarships Numerous scholarships awarded annually—see SCC website for descriptions
  • Vary by scholarship
  • General deadline will be determined in Fall of 2021
 $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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