For the second and likely final time, Southwestern Community College is offering free tuition and fees to North Carolina residents who enroll in at least six hours this spring.
The “SCC Promise” program provides new students as well as those who’ve already enrolled with free tuition and fees so long as they:
- Complete the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Enroll in a minimum of six (6) credit hours
- Complete the SCC Promise Application.
- Are in-state residents
The first day to register for Southwestern’s spring semester is Oct. 26.
“In the fall, a lot of students decided not to take a gap year simply because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Dr. Don Tomas, SCC President. “Anyone who’s thinking about waiting until the fall semester can save a lot of money by starting this spring.”
Free tuition and college fees are available for North Carolina residents for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 only. This is a “last-option” financial assistance program that provides tuition after all other federal and state funds have been applied.
SCC will utilize various funding sources: The North Carolina Longleaf Commitment, the American Rescue Plan, Pell Grants (Title IV funds), Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund and scholarships as well as support from the SCC Foundation.
Anyone interested in more short-term training through SCC’s Career Academies can also get free tuition this fall through the GEER fund. More info at www.SouthwesternCC.edu/GEER.
