More Finanical Aid Resources

Helpful Financial Assistance Websites and Resources

FAFSA on the Web: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm

Free Scholarship Search: http://www.fastweb.com 

National Student Loan Data System for Students: https://fp.ed.gov/nslds.html

U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education: http://www.che.sc.gov

Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.gov

South Carolina Department of Revenue: http://www.sctax.org

Department of Veteran's Affairs: http://www.va.gov

South Carolina National Guard: https://www.scguard.com/

Go Army Ed: https://www.goarmyed.com/

Veteran's On-line Application (VONAPP): https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/vonapp

Selective Service System: Visit SSS Website

Dollars & Sense:

For valuable information on managing your funds, click here.

Loan Consolidation:
Visit Student Aid website at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/consolidation

Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan:

Visit Future Scholar 529 website at ttps://www.treasurer.sc.gov/citizens/saving-for-college/ - Sponsored by the State of South Carolina and administered by South Carolina State Treasure Curtis Loftis Office, the Future Scholar is designed to help families jump-start saving for college while enjoying federal and state tax benefits.

COVID Emergency Relief Funding:

HEERF I (CARES)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a Federal Law enacted by Congress, provides funds to assist qualified students in need during the pandemic. This assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I). SCC curriculum students enrolled in the 2020 spring semester who meet the qualifications, will receive a disbursement of the HEERF I funds. 

Qualifications and Other Details: HEERF I FAQ (PDF)

Disbursement Reports for HEERF I
05/13/20: Initial HEERF Report (PDF)
06/19/20: 45 Day HEERF Update Report (PDF)
09/17/20: 90 Day HEERF Update Report (PDF)
11/01/20: 135 Day HEERF Update Report (PDF)

HEERF II (CRRSAA)
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), a Federal Law enacted by Congress on December 27, 2020, provides supplemental funds to assist student in need during the pandemic. This assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). SCC curriculum students enrolled in the 2020 fall semester and/or the 2021 spring semester who meet the qualifications, will receive a disbursement of the HEERF II funds.

Qualification and Other Details: HEERF II FAQ (PDF)

Disbursement Reports for HEERF II
06/02/21: Initial HEERF II Report (PDF)
07/19/21: 45 Day HEERF II Update Report (PDF)
08/31/21: 90 Day HEERF II Update Report (PDF)
10/11/21: 3rd Quarter HEERF II Update Report (PDF)

HEERF III (ARP)
The America Rescue Plan Act (ARP), a Federal Law enacted by Congress on March 11, 2021, provides supplemental funds to assist student in need during the pandemic. This assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). SCC curriculum students enrolled in the 2021 fall semester who meet the qualification, will receive a disbursement of the HEERF III funds. 

Qualification and Other Details: HEERF III FAQ (PDF)

Disbursement Report for HEERF III