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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
2. To comply with applicable federal regulations regarding refunds, federal regulations supersede the state refund regulations stated in this rule.
3. Where a student, having paid the required tuition for a semester or term, dies during the semester (prior to or on the last day of examinations of the college the student was attending), all tuition and fees for that semester or term may be refunded to the estate of the deceased.
State Refund Policy
Southwestern Community College does not have an approved Accrediting Agency Refund Policy.
Non-Title IV Recipients
The refund policy for students not receiving Title IV nancial aid is the same as the State Refund Policy statement above.
FINANCIAL AID Purpose
The purpose of the nancial aid programs at SCC is to provide nancial assistance, based on need, to students who normally could not attend college without aid. Financial aid is awarded without regard to age, race, creed, sex or disability. The programs are based on the guiding principle that the student or family of the student has the primary respon- sibility for educational costs, and the purpose of the nancial aid programs is to supple- ment the student or family contributions. For further information about expected family contribution, see “Financial Need” section below.
Prospective students are encouraged to gather information about the current costs to attend their program of interest. In addition to tuition, fees and books, some programs require special equipment, supplies or clothing. Students should also discuss all options for paying for education costs with their family.
Students applying for nancial aid should apply as soon as possible but well in advance of the semester they plan to attend. Students should adhere to the deadlines and follow the steps outlined in the “How to Apply for Financial Aid” instructions found later in this section.
Eligibility Requirements
To receive aid from any of the federal and state student aid programs at SCC, stu- dents must meet all of the following general criteria:
• Have nancial need, except for some loans (Financial need is documented through
the submission of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] and the receipt
of a valid Student Aid Report [SAR])
• Have a high school/adult high school diploma or a GED certi cate
• Be accepted for enrollment in an eligible program at SCC
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress standards set by SCC
• Certify that they are not in default on a federal student loan and do not owe money
on a federal student grant
• Register with the Selective Service, if required
• Meet federal eligibility requirements regarding drug-related convictions.
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