Offices in Tanner Hall
Chris Lindley
Director of
Enrollment Management
382-9272
Rich Thornton
Financial Aid Advisor
382-9516
Mindy Stufflebeam
Financial Aid Advisor
382-9294
Steve Cotner
Financial Aid Advisor
382-9714
Tammy Kasterke
Financial Aid Advisor
382-9717
It is the goal of SSC to make quality higher education accessible to all qualified students. To meet this commitment, financial assistance is available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time employment.
The factors considered in determining the types and amounts of aid received by an applicant are:
* Availability of funds * Student's analyzed financial need * Student's academic discipline/performance record
Most, but not all, financial assistance is based upon need. Need is the difference between what a family can reasonably be expected to pay toward the cost of education and the actual college expenses. This need in determined through the use of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
In order to apply for financial aid,
- all students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
- scholarship/award applicants must submit the Seminole State College Scholarship Application Form.
- all applicants must submit the SSC Financial Aid Data Form & a copy of their current enrollment.
Apply in our office or apply over the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov . Students should plan to apply early.
Scholarship funds are limited with a deadline of April 1st.
If the student is selected by the US Department of Education for "verification," additional documentation such as income tax returns, W-2 forms, and any other necessary forms or information may be requested by the Student Financial Assistance Office.
Available Programs
Federal Stafford Loans
An
interest-free monthly payment plan to help students meet their educational
expenses. More information about FACTS
In an effort to assist you with budgeting your college expenses, SSC has made arrangements through FACTS Management Company. FACTS is an interest-free monthly payment plan to help students meet their educational expenses. It is not a loan program; therefore, you have no debt, there are no finance charges and no credit check. The only cost is a 25.00 enrollment fee per semester. It provides a consistent, prearranged payment amount for your convenience.
Federal PELL Grants
The Federal Pell Grant will be made available to students who establish eligibility through an approved application process which produces a Student Aid Report/Institutional Student Information Record which has been processed by the Central Processor who is contracted with the US Department of Education.
To be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, students must be enrolled and present a valid Student Aid Report/Institutional Student Information Record on or before the last day of class of the Spring semester of the current award year. Summer school students must present a valid Student Aid Report on or before June 30 of the current award year.
Students who are in default on a guaranteed student loan and/or who owe a refund on a federal grant will not be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. A written release from the U.S. Department of Education or the appropriate loan guarantee agency must be provided to the Financial Assistance Office before a student in default and/or owing a refund on a federal grant will be considered for any student Financial Assistance.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) funds are limited and must be made available to both full time and part time students during each term. They will be awarded as student Financial Assistance files are completed with priority going to students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of "0" as determined by a valid Student Aid Report. Federal SEOG awards will be for no more than $1000.
Students who are in default on a guaranteed student loan and/or owe a refund on a federal grant will not be eligible for a Federal SEOG. A written release from the U.S. Department of Education or the appropriate loan guarantee agency must be provided to the Financial Assistance Office before a student in default and/or owing a refund on a federal grant will be considered for any student Financial Assistance.
Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grants
State of Oklahoma administers the following student Financial Assistance programs:
State Scholarships & Tuition Grant
Application for the State of Oklahoma tuition grant program is made using the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. The Oklahoma Board of Regents is the administering organization.
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loans)
Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS Loans) will be provided to the parents of dependent students after a determination of Stafford Loan eligibility has been conducted. The amount of a PLUS loan is limited to the student's cost of attendance when combined with all other student Financial Assistance resources.
Entrance and exit interviews and tests will not be required for the PLUS loan.
Parents who are in default on a guaranteed student loan and/or who owe a refund on a federal grant will not be eligible for a PLUS Loan.
Scholarships
Scholarship Descriptions Scholarship Application Form (pdf )