GRANTS

1. Passing an approved ability-to-benefit test* (if the student does not have a diploma or GED, the school can administer a test to determine whether they can benefit from the education offered at the school) 2. Completing six credit hours or equivalent coursework toward a degree or certificate (students may not receive aid while earning the six credit hours)

*For more information about these criteria, contact the Financial Aid Office.

What Kind of Financial Aid is Available?

Financial aid available at SCI-Arc comes from the federal and state governments and the Institution. The following provides a list of available resources to our students:

GRANTS

Grants are based upon need and do not require repayment. The following grants are available at SCI-Arc:

Pell Grants are funds made available from the federal government and are designed to help high financial need undergraduate students meet educational costs. These grants are based on demonstrated need as determined by the federal government. Awards currently range from $672 to $6,895 for the 20222023 year and have a maximum lifetime eligibility of 12 semesters.

Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) are funded primarily through the federal government. These funds are earmarked for exceptionally high-need undergraduate students and may range from $100 to $700 per year. Only those students who have also received Pell Grant are eligible to receive an SEOG.

Cal Grant A awards are from the state government and provide assistance to California residents from low- and middle-income families. The student’s grade point average as well as demonstrated financial need is taken into consideration when granting these awards which offer financial support in the amount of $10,868 during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Cal Grant B also from the state government, is designed for California high school graduates with high academic potential from minority, disadvantaged, or lowincome families, and who have little or no previous college work (less than one semester or 16 quarter units). Awards include semester checks to students for living expenses, plus a tuition and fee grant beginning in the student’s second year of study. Cal Grant B recipients received $1,472 to $9,220 during the 20222023 academic year.

Students must be in good academic standing (2.7 minimum GPA) to qualify for student employment. Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a program funded by the federal government and SCI-Arc to provide part-time employment for students who demonstrate financial need. Students employed through this program are assisted in finding jobs on campus or with offsite community partners through the Financial Aid Office. Most students work approximately 20 hours per week while classes are in session and earn no less than minimum wage.

Employment may begin only after the completed work-study packet has been approved by the Financial Aid, Academic Advisor, and Human Resource departments. All state and federal equal opportunity employment practices are upheld.

It is strongly suggested that students do not attempt full-time employment while earning their degree at SCI-Arc.

International students are not eligible for federal work-study but may be eligible for institutional work-study with a valid social security number.

Teaching Assistantships (TA)

Paid Teaching Assistantship (TA) positions are available for students who qualify. Seminars or core studios with enrollment of 20 or more students are eligible for a TA. Workshops may also be considered for a TA with approval from the appropriate Program Chair. When necessary, SCI-Arc will approve a maximum of two (2) Teaching Assistants per core studio or seminar with Program Chair approval.

Eligible students must be a currently enrolled graduate, postgraduate, or undergraduate students (in 3rd year or above) who have demonstrated a level of excellence in their studies and are in good academic standing. Undergraduate students are eligible to assist undergraduate core or elective courses only. Students are allowed a maximum of three (3) TA-ships during their time at SCI-Arc.

Time commitment varies from five to seven hours per week for seminars to fifteen hours per week for studios. Studio TAs are expected to attend their own enrolled design studio and limit teaching assistant responsibilities to off-studio hours.

A listing of open Teaching Assistant (TA) positions is posted on the Career Resources page of my.sciarc.edu. Interested students should contact the Financial Aid Office to confirm their eligibility to work and to receive the TA employment application.

TA Employment applications must be completed and returned with all required approval signatures prior to the start of work and within the first two weeks of each semester. Employment applications received after the deadline may be declined or prorated.