Term | Term Start | Term End | Last Date for 100% Tuition Refund |
---|---|---|---|
MAIN (full term) | Aug 18 | Dec 8 | Aug 30 |
Accelerated #1 | Aug 18 | Oct 8 | Aug 23 |
September Term | Sep 8 | Dec 8 | Sep 18 |
Accelerated #2 | Oct 15 | Dec 9 | Oct 20 |
We believe that a quality education should be within reach for every student. The SCC Office of Financial Aid is here to assist you with resources to help pay for college. We can help you complete your FAFSA—the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—alert you to scholarships that may be available, and guide you through financial aid process.
If you will be paying for your education fully out of pocket, SCC can also help you determine your payment options.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), requires SCC to disclose information to potential and currently enrolled students as well as prospective and current employees.
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Complete the FAFSA for the academic year in which you will be enrolled, and enter the SCC school code 017027 on your FAFSA.
Complete a FAFSA for the academic year in which you will be enrolled and enter the SCC school code 017027. The academic year runs from the beginning of fall through the end of summer. You must submit a FAFSA for each year you will be enrolled.
For instance, if you intend to enroll in a spring or summer 2025 course and a fall 2025 course, you need to submit both a 2024-25 FAFSA and a 2025-26 FAFSA. Submission of all required materials by the priority deadlines below will ensure processing of an award offer before the term begins.
Term |
Which FAFSA? |
FAFSA priority deadline |
FA Checklist priority deadline |
FAFSA deadline for Aplus |
Fall 2024 |
2024-2025 |
Jun 1, 2024 |
Jul 1, 2024 |
Feb 7, 2025 |
Spring 2025 |
2024-2025 |
Nov 1, 2024 |
Dec 1, 2024 |
May 30, 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
2024-2025 |
Apr 1, 2025 |
May 1, 2025 |
Jun 30, 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
2025-2026 |
Jun 1, 2025 |
Jul 1, 2025 |
TBA |
The FAFSA Simplification Act passed on 12/27/2020 represents significant changes to federal student aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, eligibility calculations, and many policies and procedures for schools that participate in Title IV programs.
The FAFSA will reduce the maximum number of questions from 108 to 46. Also, because the FAFSA is on the Web, some students won't even be presented with all 46 questions. This streamlined formation will simplify the application process and make it less daunting for students and their families.
Contributor - a new term being introduced on the 2024-25 FAFSA—refers to anyone who is required to provide information on a student's form (such as a parent/stepparent or spouse).
Contributors will receive an email informing them that they've been identified as such and will need to log in using their own FSA ID (if they don't already have one) to provide the required information on the student's FAFSA.
Being a contributor does not mean they are financially responsible for the student's education costs, but it does mean the contributor must provide information on the FAFSA or the application will be incomplete, and the student will not be eligible for federal student aid.
Dependent students must invite their parent(s) to contribute to their form if parent information is required.
Independent students and a dependent student's parent must invite their spouse to contribute to the student's form if spouse information is required.
Consent - each contributor will now need to provide their consent to their Federal Tax Information
(FTI) being included in the FAFSA, even if they did not file a U.S. tax return.
FTI - Federal Tax Information (FTI) transferred directly from the IRS.
DDX - IRS Direct Data Exchange. Previously, students, a student's spouse (when married),
and parent(s) (when students are dependent) entered their tax information or used
the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) to transfer tax data from the IRS to the FAFSA.
Beginning with 2024-25, all persons listing tax information on the FAFSA will be required
to use the IRS Direct Data Exchange (DDX) to share tax information or confirm non-filing
status.
SAI - Student Aid Index (SAI) is replacing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). This
name more accurately describes the number used to determine aid eligibility and, unlike
the EFC, the SAI may be a negative number down to -1500.
Previously, the FAFSA calculated the number of household members attending college into the EFC, dividing it proportionately to determine federal aid eligibility. Beginning with the 2024-25 FAFSA, the application will still ask how many household members are in college, but the answer will not be calculated into the SAI. As such, SCC students with siblings in college may see a change in their federal aid eligibility.
For dependent students financial information was previously needed from the parent(s) the student had lived with the most in the last 12 months. With the new FAFSA, financial information will be required from the parent(s) who provided the most financial support to the student.
When required, families must now report the value of their small business or family farm. If the family farm includes the principal place of residence, applicants should determine the total net value of all farm assets and subtract the net value of their principal residence to determine the final value of their farm assets.
Please review our full FAFSA verification policy in the Verification Policy PDF.
Files completed for verification by the July 1 priority deadline will be given first consideration for processing in order to allow earliest possible disbursement of student aid refunds. After July 1, files are processed based upon receipt date and completion of financial aid file.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt to use the IRS Data Retrieval tool. If not eligible to use the tool, you will need to request your Tax Return Transcript directly from the IRS via Web or phone (1-800-908-9946).
When a student files the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of Education will send results of the FAFSA (the Student Aid Report) to the student via U.S. mail or by email. This report will indicate if the student has been selected for the verification process. Not all students are selected by the U.S. Department of Education for verification. The Financial Aid Office will also receive notification from the U.S. Department of Education and will contact the student as well. It is imperative that the student check their MySCC Portal for this reason.
The verification process requires the college to collect additional documents from the student and his/her family in order to verify information provided on the FAFSA. Along with verification worksheets, the student will need to provide the Financial Aid Office with all required documents and information indicated on the verification worksheets. Depending on individual situations, additional documents may be requested as needed. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the Financial Aid Office receives the items requested in a timely manner.
A Professional Judgement a.k.a. 'Special Circumstance' appeal allows for a financial aid adjustment due to extenuating circumstances that may have significantly reduced current or prior year income compared to the tax data reported on the FAFSA. Please review our full Special Circumstance/Professional Judgement policy in the Special Circumstance/Professional Judgement PDF.
Qualifying special circumstances include:
Reasons not considered special circumstances:
How do I submit a Special Circumstances Appeal?
Please view our full Unsusual Circumstance/Dependency Override policy in the Unsusual Circumstance/Dependency Override PDF.
As outlined on the FAFSA, federal regulations define the criteria you must meet to be considered an independent student. If you do not meet any of those criteria, you may ask your school's financial aid office to re-evaluate your status. The law governing the Federal Student Aid programs is based on the premise that the family is the first source of the student's support, and the law provides several criteria that decide if the student is considered independent of their parents for aid eligibility. Note that a student reaching the age of 18 or 21 or living apart from their parents does not affect their dependency status.
The Dependency Appeal is the process that SCC uses to review your situation and determine if you are eligible to be considered an independent student. Note: this review is on a case-by-case basis.
Conditions, singly or in combination, which do not qualify for a dependency override include:
If a student would like to request consideration of dependency appeal, please submit a Dependency Appeal form via Eforms in the portal.
SCC does not provide Direct Unsubsidized Loans for dependent students without parent support being included on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Except for visiting students, all SCC students are eligible to apply for financial aid benefits at SCC. Your eligibility and level of support will be determined by the benefits program to which you are applying.
Visiting students—those who are earning their degrees elsewhere—should check with
their home institution to see if their existing financial aid benefits will cover
the cost of their SCC classes through a consortium agreement.
Last day to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropped courses
Term | Term Start | Term End | Last Date for 100% Tuition Refund |
Main (full term) | Jun 9 | Aug 1 | Jun 14 |
Accelerated #1 | Jun 9 | Jul 3 | Jun 11 |
Accelerated #2 | Jul 7 | Aug 1 | Jul 9 |
Term | Term Start | Term End | Last Date for 100% Tuition Refund |
---|---|---|---|
MAIN (full term) | Aug 18 | Dec 8 | Aug 30 |
Accelerated #1 | Aug 18 | Oct 8 | Aug 23 |
September Term | Sep 8 | Dec 8 | Sep 18 |
Accelerated #2 | Oct 15 | Dec 9 | Oct 20 |
There is one PELL Recalulation Date in a semester. Your enrollment on this date determines the number of credit hours used to calculate your PELL disbursement. Courses added after this date will not be considered for PELL disbursement. Likewise, courses dropped prior to this date will not be considered for PELL disbursement.
Modules are shortened terms that do not span the entire length of the payment period (a.k.a MAIN term). Examples of modules are: Accelerated #1, Accelerated #2, Late-Start and Mini terms. If your first enrollment for the payment period occurs after the MAIN PELL recalculation date, then your PELL eligibility will be determined using a cutoff date equal to the final add/drop date of the earliest module in which you enroll. Refer to the "Last day to add a class" under "Mini-Mester Dates" on the term-specific PDF calendars located on the Academic Calendar web page.
Pell Grant amounts are based on both degree-eligible credit hours and financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FA Offer Letters in your portal display full-time awards. If you are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours, your PELL amount will be pro-rated based on "Enrollment Intensity" defined in the chart below. Your Cost of Attendance can be found on your FA Offer Letter (labeled "Budget").
Credit Hours | Enrollment Intensity |
12 or more | 100% |
11 | 92% |
10 | 83% |
9 | 75% |
8 | 67% |
7 | 58% |
6 | 50% |
5 | 42% |
4 | 33% |
3 | 25% |
2 | 17% |
1 | 8% |
Census dates are the dates that financial aid eligibility is confirmed. A snapshot of your course schedule, active degree program and attendance/participation on the census date will determine your eligibility for an award. Exception - See the "Pell Recalculation Date" section directly above for rules on PELL eligibility.
Note: Summer term census dates generally follow the 10th day guideline.
Term | Term Start | Term End | Census Date |
MAIN (Full term) | Jun 9 | Aug 1 | Jun 19 |
Accelerated #1 | Jun 9 | Jul 3 | Jun 19 |
Accelerated #2 | Jul 7 | Aug 1 | Jul 16 |
Term | Term Start | Term End | Census Date |
---|---|---|---|
MAIN (Full term) | Aug 18 | Dec 8 | Aug 29 |
Accelerated #1 | Aug 18 | Oct 8 | Aug 29 |
September Term | Sep 8 | Dec 8 | Sep 19 |
Accelerated #2 | Oct 15 | Dec 9 | Oct 21 |
Last day to withdraw from a course and receive a 'W' instead of a letter grade. Note, these are not the deadlines for tuition refunds. Please see Tuition Refund Dates on the academic calendar for refund deadlines.
Term | Term Start | Term End | Last day to receive a 'W' |
MAIN (Full term) | Jun 9 | Aug 1 | Jul 20 |
Accelerated #1 | Jun 9 | Jul 3 | Jul 27 |
Accelerated #2 | Jul 7 | Aug 1 | Jul 26 |
Term | Term Start | Term End | Last day to receive a 'W' |
---|---|---|---|
MAIN (Full term) | Aug 18 | Dec 8 | Nov 14 |
Accelerated #1 | Aug 18 | Oct 8 | Sep 26 |
September Term | Sep 8 | Dec 8 | Nov 14 |
Accelerated #2 | Oct 15 | Dec 9 | Nov 21 |
Although a 'W' will lower your SAP completion ratio, withdrawing before this deadline can prevent a lower GPA.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is assessed by both your GPA and the number of credit hours you attempt and earn. All students must maintain the minimum academic standards explained below to qualify for aid, according to the Federal Title IV Student Aid (article 668.34 of the Higher Education Act).
Federal Title IV Student Aid includes the following:
The SAP policy is consistently applied to all enrolled students at the end of the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. The SAP status for incoming transfer students will be based on this current SAP policy. You should select courses that will fulfill your educational goals. These courses must follow published degree requirements. Students will be evaluated at the end of the fall, spring and summer semesters in order to determine eligibility of assistance for the next term. Please be aware that some programs may have a higher GPA requirement for renewal.
To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), students must meet the minimum requirements noted below. SAP has a qualitative measure and a quantitative measure, which are measured at the end of each term. Based on these measurements, there are three components of SAP which must be met in order to remain eligible for Federal Title IV student aid and A+. Students must meet all of the following SAP components:
The chart below provides additional information and examples of the three components of SAP.
Classification/Level | Attempted Hour/GPA Scale | Completion Percentage | Maximum Time Frame |
---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate |
1-15 CR = 1.5 GPA 16-30 CR = 1.8 GPA 31 CR above = 2.0 GPA |
67% Cumulative Attempted Hours | 150% of published program length |
Example |
Undergraduate student has 40 attempted credits and an institutional cumulative GPA of 2.25 |
Student has attempted 60 hours and has earned 50 hours |
Undergraduate in 60 credit hour program and has attempted 75 hours |
Result |
2.0 required 2.25 > 2.0 = good |
67% of 60 = 40 50 > 40 = good |
60 X 150% = 90 75 < 90 = good |
A student who fails to meet the minimum SAP requirements (because of GPA and/or completion percentage as indicated above) at the end of a term will be placed on Financial Aid Warning. A student on Financial Aid Warning may continue to receive assistance under the Federal Title IV funds for the next term only. During the term of warning, the student is expected to come into compliance with the standard Federal Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy as stated above.
At the end of that term, if the student has met the minimum GPA and completion percentage, the student is considered to be meeting SAP (unless the student is not meeting the maximum time frame requirement).
If the student has not met the minimum completion percentage and GPA requirement, the student is not considered to be meeting SAP. At this time the student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension and will not be eligible for Federal Title IV funding.
Note: Financial Aid Warning and Suspension are separate from Academic Probation and Suspension. Students should contact the SCC Registrar's office for information regarding Academic Probation and Suspension.
There are two reasons a student will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension:
During this period of suspension, the student will not be eligible to receive Federal Title IV funds. The student may continue to be enrolled at SCC if they meet admission and enrollment requirements and meet published payment deadlines.
A student who loses their Federal Title IV financial aid eligibility due to SAP at the end of a financial aid warning or as a result of not completing their program within 150% of the published length of the program, has the right to file an appeal.
Appeal requests must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Department by noon on the second Wednesday of the month. Applications received after the second Wednesday will be reviewed at the next month's meeting (no exceptions). Exceptions to the college's SAP policies are not made lightly and will generally be considered only for extenuating circumstances. Decisions are based on an individual's extenuating circumstances, the documentation provided and the student's academic history. An incomplete application will not be reviewed by the Appeals Committee.
A student on Financial Aid Suspension may appeal if the circumstances causing the student to fall below minimum standards were out of the student's control and warrant special consideration.
Mitigating Circumstances |
Example of Documentation |
---|---|
Death of a family member/friend |
Obituary, death certificate |
Marital Issue |
Separation Agreement, divorce decree, statement for counselor/minister |
Health Issues |
Statement from medical professional, medical records |
Employment Issues |
Letter from employer, copies of time sheets, pay stubs |
Family Responsibilities |
Documentation that supports the particular issue |
Financial Responsibilities |
Documentation that supports the particular issue |
Complete a Financial Assistance Satisfactory Academic Progress appeal form.
The appeal should address each term that a student's performance was below the minimum requirements. Additionally, an appeal should contain an explanation of the steps that a student intends to take to ensure that future academic progress will be acceptable. The student will complete an academic plan with the help of an Academic Advisor. The Academic Plan will contain a projection of the courses the student will take each term up to the term that they again meet SAP requirements. The appeal form, letter, documentation and academic plan will be turned in to the Financial Aid Office and sent to the Appeals Committee for review. You will be notified via SCC email of the Committee's decision.
Should you wish to contest the original decision of the committee, you may do so in person at the next appeals meeting. To schedule an appearance, call 636-922-8601 no later than noon on the Wednesday preceding the meeting.
Appeal Deadline: Students on financial assistance suspension, whose appeals have not been read and/or approved by the payment deadline for a given semester, are required to pay for their tuition and fees (by the payment deadline) in order to secure the classes in which they have enrolled. Appeals must be received no later than three weeks after the start of the semester in which you are enrolled. Appeals received after three weeks will take effect the following semester.
The committee is comprised of representatives from SCC staff and faculty
The committee reviews the appeal according to the dates on the Financial Aid website and provides its decision to the Financial Aid Office.
Students will receive an email informing them of the committee's decision. The email is sent to the student's SCC email address.
The decision of the committee is final. Note: No Federal Title IV aid will be paid retroactively for a term in which the student did not meet the minimum SAP requirements as outlined in Section I.
If the student has questions regarding the decision, an appointment can be made with the Director of Financial Aid.
If the appeal is approved, the student is placed on Financial Aid Probation
Students who have their appeal approved will be placed on Financial Aid Probation and must maintain compliance with the Academic Plan submitted with their appeal. While on probation, a student is eligible for Federal Title IV aid.
During the period of probation, the student is expected to come into compliance with the SAP policy as described above in Section I, or
Maintain compliance with the Academic Plan submitted to the Financial Aid Office as part of the appeal. The Academic Plan will be reviewed by the Financial Aid Office at the end of term. Failure to meet the terms of the Academic Plan will result in the student being placed on Financial Aid Suspension and the will not be eligible for Federal Student Aid.
The student will be eligible for Federal Title IV Aid when they meet the SAP policy requirements listed in Section I, or
The student may submit another appeal to the SAP Committee for consideration in order to regain federal aid eligibility.
The purpose of the academic plan is to:
Ensure the student has met with an Academic Advisor to discuss their academic goals and ensure they understand the path to obtain their degree of certificate.
Establish with their Academic Advisor a plan that will allow the student to do one of the following:
Obtain compliance with the SAP policy within one academic term, or
Obtain compliance with the SAP policy within a reasonable time.
A "W" won't affect your GPA, but it will have a negative impact on your completion ratio. An "F" will have a negative impact on both your GPA and your completion ratio.
It's simpler than it sounds:
Yes! For students enrolled in an associate of arts degree program, it's 96 attempted credit hours.
If you're in the associate degree nursing program, though, the limit goes up to 108.
This includes:
If at any time SAP measurements make it mathematically impossible for a student to graduate within the maximum time-frame described above, that student will no longer be eligible for financial aid from the moment such a calculation is determined.
No. You may change programs, but this doesn't change the maximum number of credit hours.
The maximum number of credit hours for a certificate program is based on the number of hours to complete that program. For example:
Students who have earned an associate's or bachelor's degree are considered to have met the maximum attempted credit hours limit.
Yes, you can appeal in some cases - students whose financial aid is suspended due to extenuating circumstances may appeal through the Enrollment Services Appeals Committee. Appeals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.If your appeal is approved and your financial aid is reinstated, you'll be granted "Probation" status, and your progress will be monitored on a term basis (instead of cumulative).
You'll also be required to meet with a financial assistance counselor to develop an academic plan, and you can only enroll in the courses that are part of that plan.
You'll need to maintain a term GPA of at least 2.0 and a term completion rate of 100% for each future term of enrollment - if you don't, you won't be eligible for any future financial aid until your cumulative GPA is 2.0 and your completion rate is 67%.
No additional appeals will be considered, but you can still attend SCC at your own expense.
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This program provides full tuition coverage for recent high school graduates who earned their diploma from a designated A+ Missouri high school and meet the eligibility requirements.
SCC offers several academic and athletic scholarships to outstanding incoming students.
SCC offers Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans to qualified students. To get started, you’ll need to submit a FAFSA and complete loan entrance counseling, following the rest of the steps on the Student Loans page.
This new financial aid program helps adults pursue a certificate, degree, or industry-recognized credential in an area designated as high need.
SCC awards Pell and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), which students never have to repay. Awards vary from $200 up to the full cost of tuition.
SCC has numerous resources for its students who are veterans or active military personnel.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides need-based campus and community service employment opportunities for eligible students.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development and other state agencies offer additional scholarship and aid programs.