Q.
I’m excited about
college, but worried
about the
cost. How do I get financial
aid?
A.
Earning your degree or certificate at
Scottsdale Community College means
you are getting one of the best educational values
in the nation. However, even though tuition at SCC
remains more affordable than tuition at state or private
institutions, many students still require some form of
financial aid.
Financial Aid is meant to supplement
your family’s ability to pay for college
costs and eligibility will depend
on your demonstrated financial
need and other requirements.
Most financial aid comes from the state and federal
government and can consist of grants, loans, student
employment, and scholarships to help meet a student’s
cost of attendance.
There are many factors affecting eligibility for financial
aid. As a result, students should apply for financial aid
every year, even if they don’t think they will qualify.
Financial aid is available for full time as well as part time
students.
The first step for everyone is to complete the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
which is online at https://fafsa.ed.gov/. You’ll
also want to be sure and submit any requested
information to the SCC Financial Aid Office by
the priority deadline in order to have your application
reviewed before the tuition due date. Financial aid
applications received after the deadline will still be
considered for aid, but students will not receive their
award letter until after the start of t