Financial aid officers at each of our campuses can help you apply for grants, loans, work-study and scholarships to achieve your educational goals. Our financial aid officers are here to:

• Provide you with information on eligibility requirements
• Explain your rights and responsibilities when you receive financial aid
• Help you plan a budget and
• Help you address other financial concerns.

Determining Financial Aid

To be eligible for financial aid, a student must:

• Be a citizen, naturalized citizen, refugee, or immigrant to the United States.
• Have a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the educational program pursued.
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA).
• Enroll in an approved certificate or degree program and take required coursework.
• Be registered with the Selective Service, if required.
• Not owe a refund or repayment on prior financial aid received, or have a student loan in default at these or prior colleges attended.
• Make satisfactory academic progress as defined by each campus.

After completing a financial aid form, meet with a financial aid officer to determine how much you are expected to contribute toward your education expenses for the academic year. Student expenses include estimated school and basic college living expenses for the academic year. The remaining balance is how much aid you are eligible for.

Types of Financial Aid

Three basic kinds of financial aid are available for students. Financial aid may consist of one or more of:

1. Grants, Scholarship & Waivers: Students do not repay grants, scholarships and waivers if satisfactory academic progress is maintained. Grants include Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Washington State Need Grant (SNG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and Institutional Grant.
2. Opportunity Grants: Eligible students pursuing approved pathways may receive funding to cover tuition and mandatory fees up to 45 credits (990 clock hours) and up to $1000 per academic year for tools, texts and supplies. For eligibility and other details visit the college websites:
   • North:www.northseattle.edu/services/op-grant/index.htm
   • South:southseattle.edu/campus/facility/Department.asp?number=167
   • Central:seattlecentral.edu/finaid/opportunity_grant.php
3. Employment: Work-study programs provide part-time employment.
4. Loans: Contact the campus Financial Aid Office for information about participation in loan programs.

Many different scholarships are offered. Amounts, eligibility criteria and deadlines vary. Check with the Financial Aid Office for information and application forms.

Click on the campus of your choice below to reach one of our financial aid officers or to obtain additional information:

North Seattle Community College	South Seattle Community College
Seattle Central Community College	Seattle Vocational Institute