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SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FINANCIAL AID
Financial assistance at SCC is available for degree-seeking students in
qualified programs through grants, scholarships, and/or work-study
employment. A student must apply for financial assistance and may be
offered a single type of assistance or a combination package depending on
the level of need and eligibility requirements. Aid may be provided by or
through the college, federal and state agencies, foundations, or corporations.
The student or the student’s family is considered primarily responsible for
paying for educational expenses. Financial assistance from the College and
other sources should be considered only as a supplement to the efforts of the
student or family. All policies pertaining to financial aid regulations and
procedures are available for viewing in the Financial Aid Office. Most
financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are
encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible.
Financial Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant Program is the largest federal student financial aid
program. Pell grants are awarded to help undergraduates who are in
curriculum programs pay for their education after high school. These grants
do not have to be repaid unless a student withdraws from all courses prior to
the 60% point in the semester. To apply for a Federal Pell Grant, students
need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The grant amount is determined by the federal government and awarded
based on need. Students must complete the financial aid process prior to
their last date of attendance in an academic year.
Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are
awarded to undergraduates with exceptional financial need (with priority
given to Pell Grant recipients) and do not have to be repaid unless a student
withdraws from all courses prior to the 60% point in the semester.
Candidates for this grant are selected from applicants who have completed
the FAFSA. Funding is limited, and eligible applicants are funded in the
order in which they are received.
Federal and Institutional Work-Study Program
The Federal College Work-Study (FWS) Program and the Institutional
Work-Study Program provide jobs for students who need additional financial
aid. FWS gives students a chance to earn money to pay for their educational
expenses. FWS students work an average of ten (10) hours a week at a rate
determined by the institution. After federal aid eligibility has been
determined, the student must complete a Work-Study Application in the