Financial Aid Office
It is the goal of Seminole State College 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.
Approximately 85% of students attending Seminole State College receive some form of financial assistance.
The factors considered in determining the types and amounts of aid received by an applicant are:
* The availability of funds
* The student's analyzed financial need
* The student's academic discipline and academic 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). Electronic entry/over internet will allow an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to be received in a matter of days as opposed to a number of weeks through the mail.
In order to apply for student financial aid, all students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Electronic data entry is available in the Financial Aid Office or apply over the internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov .
Students should plan to apply early.
In addition, scholaship/award applicants must submit the Seminole State College Scholarship Application Form. Scholarship funds are limited with a deadline of April 1st.
To complete the student financial aid file, applicants must submit the Seminole State College Financial Aid Data Form and a copy of their current enrollment.
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
An interest-free monthly payment plan to help students meet their
educational expenses.
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. More information about FACTS
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 Stafford Loans
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.
Federal College Work-Study Funds
WORK-STUDY. Federal
Work-Study is a need-based program.
Scholarships
Seminole State College administers the following institutional student Financial Assistance programs:
Scholarship Application Form (pdf )
Available Programs
Financial Aid Office is in
Tanner Hall Administration Building
Chris Lindley, Director of Enrollment Management
Although there are many external agencies available to assist with helping you file your financial aid paperwork it is recommended you contact a representative of the financial aid department for guidance with all of your financial aid questions.
Many of these external agencies charge for the assistance that is provided.
These services are offered through our financial aid office for free. Below you will find a list of websites that have been approved by our department for your use.
For more information
on tax credits, the FAFSA application,
and the
Department of Education's student aid programs,
look on the
internet at studentaid.ed.gov/guide