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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for students with nancial need, allow- ing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. Most of the jobs are on campus and clerical in nature, but the program also encourages jobs in community service and literacy support.
Student Loans are borrowed money that must be repaid with interest. Both need- based and non-need-based loans are available. SCC currently offers Federal Direct Loans to students and PLUS loans to parents. Students must be enrolled at least half-time to receive a student loan. The amount students may borrow will be determined by a number of factors, including whether they are rst-year or second-year students, whether they are a dependent or independent student, and the amount of other educational assistance.
Scholarships are funds that do not have to be repaid and may be awarded based
on nancial need or some type of merit (such as academic) or a combination of the two. Students are encouraged to pursue scholarship opportunities throughout their communi- ties such as civic organizations, employers and churches, and to research other national scholarships through reputable organizations and websites. A number of scholarships
are offered through the SCC Foundation and other private donors each year. Currently,
the SCC Foundation has 44 endowed scholarships and 28 annual scholarships that are awarded each year. The most current list of scholarships administered through SCC and the ling instructions and deadlines can be found on the Scholarship page of the SCC website.
The SCC Foundation, Student Emergency Fund was created to assist SCC students who encounter unforeseen nancial emergencies, which would otherwise prevent them from continuing their education at SCC. These funds are not intended to be used for rou- tine expenses or as a consistent supplement to a student’s education funding sources. This funding is only available during the semester the student is enrolled and the emergency occurs, and requests must be urgent in nature. Students must contact an SCC faculty or staff member regarding their situation, and the employee will contact the SCC Foundation to request an application.
Other Programs
SCC works with governmental agencies that provide educational bene ts to students who are eligible for their programs. Information and applications are available upon request from the individual agency. Students receiving third-party sponsor funding for their tuition must provide a sponsor authorization letter for billing from the sponsor before the registration period ends. If this authorization letter is not provided by this time, the stu- dent forfeits their sponsorship funding, and the sponsor will not be billed on their behalf. It is the responsibility of the student to verify that the sponsor authorization letter has been received by the business of ce.
• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that provides nancial assistance to income-eligible persons enrolled in an approved curriculum. The program is usually administered through the NC Works Career Cen- ters in the student’s county of residence, although this may vary by county.
• The North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides services to persons with disabilities in order to help them obtain employment. SCC is approved to provide training and education for individuals who qualify under the provisions of the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Health and Human Services.
• The Cherokee Education and Training Adult Education Program administers educa- tional assistance programs for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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