Paying for College

FINANCIAL AID We want to help you take the worry out of funding your education at SLCC by guiding you toward many types of financial aid, including grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. Current and prospective students get one-on-one help on the application through FAFSA Completion Assistance. Get started by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.

Fall Semester Priority Date: April 15 Spring Semester Priority Date: November 1

studentaid.gov slcc.edu/financialaid

SCHOLARSHIPS SLCC has many scholarship opportunities for first-year and continuing students. The best part is scholarships don’t need to be paid back—they are free money—and all kinds of students receive scholarships.

First-year Student Application Deadline: February 1 Continuing Student Application Deadline: March 1

slcc.edu/scholarships

SLCC PROMISE SLCC Promise helps eligible students pay for their education by covering the cost of tuition and fees when Pell grants fall short. SLCC Promise is intended to remove economic barriers and to provide a pathway for SLCC students to complete their degrees.

slcc.edu/promise

OPEN SLCC Open Educational Resources are a less expensive alternative to traditional textbooks. Students using Open SLCC resources have saved an estimated $12.5 million combined.

slcc.edu/open

MARY FLANAGAN

worked while in school, saving money to pay her way at a four-year institution.

When an unexpected illness made attending college difficult, Mary took time to prioritize her health and fully recover before joining the SLCC community. She was attracted to SLCC for its affordability and location and now loves the environment that it provides. She was the 2019-2020 SLCC Student Association president and is pursuing a second associate’s degree, studying business and psychology, in hopes of becoming a therapist.