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SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NC Education Lottery Scholarship
(Pending available funding)
The NC Education Lottery Scholarship provides grants to certain eligible NC
resident students. Candidates for these funds are selected from applicants for
the FAFSA and must meet certain eligibility requirements based on need and
Expected Family Contribution (EFC). These funds are available fall and
spring semesters only.
Childcare Grants
Limited childcare subsidies are available to economically disadvantaged
students. An application may be obtained from the Childcare Coordinator in
the Financial Aid Department. The open application period begins in June,
and the process of awarding childcare subsidies starts in July. Applications
are received on a continuing basis during the school year, and a waiting list
is maintained until the following June. At that time, continuing students
receiving subsidies are re-certified. Re-certification is not guaranteed.
Students not receiving previous subsidies may re-apply, and new students
may apply. A history of satisfactory academic progress is required, and the
student must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving a
childcare subsidy.
Endowed and Donor Scholarships
SCC offers many endowed and donor scholarships. A student completes a
single application to apply for all SCC Scholarships. The application must be
completed online at www.sandhills.edu beginning in January of each year.
Selection of recipients is made by the College during the spring term for
scholarship funds to be used for the upcoming school year beginning in the
fall.
Other Funds and Outside Scholarships
Other outside scholarships and funds are available to assist students. Some of
these include employer-paid tuition, the Workforce Investment Act through
the Employment Security Commission, Vocational Rehabilitation,
Department of Social Services, and Veterans Administration. Please see the
appropriate agency to determine qualification for any of these programs.
Federal Aid Eligibility Requirements
To receive aid, a student must follow these guidelines:
File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
application each school year.
Take only courses that are needed to fulfill graduation
requirements.
Enroll as a degree-seeking student in an eligible program.