| Term | Term Start | Term End | Last Date for 100% Tuition Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA MAIN (full term) | Aug 21 | Dec 8 | Sep 4 |
| FA1 (Accelerated #1) | Aug 21 | Oct 11 | Aug 27 |
| FA3 (September Start) | Sep 5 | Dec 8 | Sep 15 |
| FA2 (Accelerated #2) | Oct 16 | Dec 8 | Oct 22 |
| Winter Mini | Dec 26 | Jan 11 | Dec 27 |
Dates and Deadlines
Dates & Deadlines
These deadlines affect eligibility for financial aid programs. For other important deadlines, please view the term-specific PDF on the Academic Calendar page.
Make sure that you are completing the appropriate FAFSA for the academic year in which you will be attending (see chart below). An academic year begins in fall and ends in summer. Make sure to add our FAFSA school code: 017027. Without the school code, SCC cannot view your FAFSA.
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Term |
Which FAFSA? |
FAFSA priority deadline |
FA Checklist priority deadline |
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Fall 2023 |
2023-2024 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
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Spring 2024 |
2023-2024 |
Nov 1, 2023 |
Dec 1, 2023 |
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Summer 2024 |
2023-2024 |
Apr 1, 2024 |
May 1, 2024 |
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Fall 2024 |
2024-2025 |
Jun 1, 2024 |
Jul 1, 2024 |
Last day to receive a 100% tuition refund for dropped courses
Fall 2023 Refund Dates
Spring 2024 Refund Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Last Date for 100% Tuition Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP MAIN (full term) | Jan 22 | May 14 | Feb 3 |
| SP1 (Accelerated #1) | Jan 22 | Mar 12 | Jan 27 |
| SP3 (February Start) | Feb 5 | May 14 | Feb 16 |
| SP2 (Accelerated #2) | Mar 25 | May 14 | Mar 30 |
| May Mini | May 15 | May 31 | May 16 |
Summer 2024 Refund Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Last Date for 100% Tuition Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU MAIN (full term) | Jun 3 | Aug 2 | Jun 9 |
| SU1 (Accelerated #1) | Jun 3 | Jun 28 | Jun 5 |
| SU3 (Mid-Summer Start) | Jun 17 | Aug 2 | Jun 23 |
| SU2 (Accelerated #2) | Jul 1 | Aug 2 | Jul 3 |
Why tuition refund dates matter for FA
- Remaining in a course past this date means you may be responsiblefor the charges if the course is not financial aid eligible.
- Remaining in a course past this date means it will be counted inyour FA Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) measures, which canaffect future FA eligibility. For more information on the FA SAPpolicy, please see the FA SAP web page and FA SAP Handbook
- Withdrawing from a course after this date will result in alowered completion ratio.
- If you do not withdraw from the course and receive an 'F' grade,this will both lower your completion ratio and lower your GPA.
There is one PELL Recalulation Date in a semester. Your enrollment on this date determines the PELL award amount you are eligible to receive. 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.
- The 2023 Fall Pell Recalculation Date is September 13
- The 2024 Spring Pell Recalculation Date is February 14
- The 2024 Summer Pell Recalculation Date is June 13
Enrollment only in Modules
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.
2023-2024 Pell Pro-Ration
Pell Grant amounts are based on both degree-eligible credit hoursand financial need as determined by the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA). FA Offer Letters in your portal displayfull-time awards. If you are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours,your PELL amount will be pro-rated as shown in the chart below. Pellamounts will be pro-rated based on hours of enrollment with theexception of high EFCs in which the amount will be $0 (see chartbelow). Please note that pro-ration will vary for Less-Than-Half-time statuses based on your Cost of Attendance and may not mirror the chart shown below. Your EFC can be found on your Student Aid Report at the Federal Student Aid website. Your Cost of Attendance can be found on your FA Offer Letter (labeled "Budget").
| Term Credit Hours | Term Enrollment Status | Pro-Ration | 23-24 EFC too high |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Less-than-half-time | 25% | EFC =/above 4401 = $0 |
| 6-8 | Half-time | 50% | EFC =/above 5901 = $0 |
| 9-11 | Three-Quarter-time | 75% | EFC =/above 6401 = $0 |
| 12+ | Full-time | 100% | EFC =/above 6657 = $0 |
Census dates are the dates that financial aid eligibility isconfirmed. A snapshot of your course schedule, active degree programand attendance/participation on the census date will determine youreligibility for an award. Exception - See the "Pell Recalculation Date" section directly above for rules on PELL eligibility.
How Census Dates are Determined
- MAIN term = End of 4th week of the term
- Accelerated terms = 10 days after 1st day of term (11th day)
- Winter Mini, May Mini and August Mini = 5th day
Note: Summer term census dates generally follow the 11th day guideline.
Fall 2023 Census Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Census Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA1 (Accelerated #1) | Aug 21 | Oct 11 | Aug 31 |
| FA MAIN (Full term) | Aug 21 | Dec 8 | Sep 13 |
| September Term | Sep 5 | Dec 8 | Sep 15 |
| FA2 (Accelerated #2) | Oct 16 | Dec 8 | Oct 26 |
| Winter Mini | Dec 26 | Jan 11 | Dec 30 |
Spring 2024 Census Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Census Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP1 (Accelerated #1) | Jan 22 | Mar 12 | Feb 1 |
| SP MAIN (Full term) | Jan 22 | May 14 | Feb 14 |
| Febrary Term | Feb 5 | May 14 | Feb 15 |
| SP2 (Accelerated #2) | Mar 25 | May 14 | Apr 4 |
| May Mini | May 15 | May 31 | May 19 |
Summer 2024 Census Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Census Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU1 (Accelerated #1) | Jun 3 | Jun 28 | Jun 13 |
| SU MAIN (Full term) | Jun 3 | Aug 2 | Jun 13 |
| Mid-Summer Term | Jun 17 | Aug 2 | Jun 27 |
| SU2 (Accelerated #2) | Jul 1 | Aug 2 | Jul 11 |
Why census dates matter for FA
- Adding a course after the census date could mean you areresponsible for the cost of the course.
- After the census date, any degree program changes will NOT beconsidered for FA eligibility in the current term.
- Attendance records must reflect that you are activelyparticipating in a course in order to receive financial aiddisbursement. If instructor reported attendance records show thatyou ceased participation in the course before the term census date,you may forfeit financial aid eligibility for that course.
- Important Note: If you are in at least oneMAIN term course, the MAIN term census date will be used to determineyour FA eligibility. In other words, aid will not be re-calculatedat a later date within the term even if you add a mini-termcourse.
Last day to withdraw from a course and receive a 'W' instead of aletter grade
Fall 2023 Withdrawal Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Last day to receive a 'W' |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA1 (Accelerated #1) | Aug 21 | Oct 11 | Oct 2 |
| FA MAIN (Full term) | Aug 21 | Dec 8 | Nov 13 |
| September Term | Sep 5 | Dec 8 | Nov 20 |
| FA2 (Accelerated #2) | Oct 16 | Dec 8 | Nov 30 |
| Winter Mini | Dec 26 | Jan 11 | Jan 3 |
Spring 2024 Withdrawal Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Last day to receive a 'W' |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP1 (Accelerated #1) | Jan 22 | Mar 12 | Mar 4 |
| SP MAIN (Full term) | Jan 22 | May 14 | Apr 15 |
| February Term | Feb 5 | May 14 | Apr 25 |
| SP2 (Accelerated #2) | Mar 25 | May 14 | May 3 |
| May Mini | May 15 | May 31 | May 23 |
Summer 2024 Withdrawal Dates
| Term | Term Start | Term End | Last day to receive a 'W' |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU1 (Accelerated #1) | Jun 3 | Jun 28 | Jun 21 |
| SU MAIN (Full term) | Jun 3 | Aug 2 | Jul 22 |
| Mid-Summer Term | Jun 17 | Aug 2 | Jul 19 |
| SU2 (Accelerated #2) | Jul 1 | Aug 2 | Jul 23 |
Why withdrawal dates matter for FA
Although a 'W' will lower your SAP completion ratio, withdrawingbefore this deadline can prevent a lower GPA. Note, these are not the deadlines for tuition refunds. Please see Tuition Refund Dates for refund deadlines.