The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at Southwestern Community College.
The Financial Aid Office offers support to students who wish to receive federal and state assistance, grant, scholarships, federal work-study and loans.
08/16/2023
The FAFSA is a general application that can open the door to different kinds of financial aid. Explore your options! To see the different types of financial aid available at Southwestern College, please visit our “Types of Aid” page located here: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-types/
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07/24/2023
06/28/2023
Pell Grants are funds that can help you with your educational costs. Never assume eligibility, since the only way to know is to submit your FAFSA! More info: https://studentaid.gov/articles/dont-miss-out-on-pell-grants/?fbclid=IwAR15iph_VJcC1uKsyUYSSsriiSC45kj8Gdt8WFDJ4GRtu3ByR1_bPeRhER4
Need help applying? Reach out to the SWC Financial Aid office for help: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/contact-us.aspx
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05/26/2023
If someone asks for your account username and password (FSA ID), don’t give it to them! Keep your personal information protected at all times. If you receive a suspicious email regarding financial aid from a sender that you don't recognize, the SWC Financial Aid Office can help you to determine if it's from a legitimate source. Contact us directly here for help: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/contact-us.aspx
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05/10/2023
Were you awarded Federal Workstudy for 2023-2024 but want to know more? Workstudy opens the door to earn while you learn at Southwestern College. It's a great way to build your resume and work at the same place you go to school.
More info: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-types/work-study/
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05/03/2023
Have you or someone you know fallen for a student loan scam? Here’s what to do next 📷 Learn more: https://studentaid.gov/articles/student-loan-scams/
If you receive a suspicious email asking you about your financial aid, ask the pros at the SWC Financial Aid Office for assistance! https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/contact-us.aspx
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04/25/2023
"Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who, have a right …and a desire to know"
-John Adams
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04/17/2023
Important appeal deadlines for Spring 2023 are coming up this week on April 21st. If you need extra help with your appeal, come to the SWC Financial Aid office for help ASAP!
Appeals website: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-information/appeals-and-special-circumstances.aspx
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04/07/2023
Scholarships are a great way to get more money for school while keeping your student loan debt to a minimum. For scholarship resources, please visit the federal resources on this post and also see our external scholarship opportunities located here: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-types/scholarships/online-scholarships-and-search-engines.aspx
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Looking for scholarships? We have eggs-actly what you need: the U.S. Department of Labor's scholarship search tool ➡️ https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
03/24/2023
While the SWC financial aid office does not prepare or provide 1098-T forms, we can certainly point you in the right direction for help. (Note: not all students will get a 1098-T). For more info on how to access a 1098-T form, see here: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/1098-t-tax-information-for-students.aspx
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03/17/2023
If you have a special circumstance for why you cannot provide parental information, you can still submit a FAFSA application. For more information and advice, please contact the SWC Financial Aid office to discuss your situation here: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/contact-us.aspx
To see our Dependency Appeal, please visit our Appeals and Special Circumstances web page located here: https://www.swccd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/financial-aid-information/appeals-and-special-circumstances.aspx
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Providing your parent(s) information could help you qualify for Pell Grants. If you’re unable to do so, here’s what you need to do 👇
03/02/2023
Don’t forget that tomorrow is the California State Deadline if you do not have Cal Grant, so get your FAFSA or CADA applications filed! If you need help, please sign up for our Super Thursday Zoom workshop by visiting our website here: swccd.edu/financialaid
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