Sources of Financial Aid

The following sources of financial assistance are available through the Financial Aid Office at Southwest Tennessee Community College.

Federal College Work-Study Program and Campus Work Program

Federal College Work-Study Program
The Federal College Work-Study Program provides jobs on campus for students who need financial assistance. This program gives students an opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week and earn a part of their educational expenses. Students are paid twice monthly by check.
Campus Work Program
A limited number of campus jobs are available to full-time students who are pursuing a degree program. This program gives students an opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week. Students are paid twice monthly by check.

Federal Pell Grant Program

The Federal Pell Grant Program, a federal aid program, provides money to help undergraduates pay for their education. Eligibility is determined by the federal government using a standard formula to evaluate the information provided on the student aid application. These grants provide the "foundation" of financial aid to which other aid may be added; therefore, all students needing assistance must apply for this grant.

Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grants

The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is an award to help students with exceptional financial need pay for their education. It is for undergraduates only, and it does not have to be repaid.

Tennessee Student Assistance Award

This award is available to undergraduate residents of Tennessee who are enrolled in an eligible Tennessee college. Funds are appropriated annually by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. Eligibility is based on financial need as determined by the Pell Grant Formula. All students needing assistance are encouraged to apply for this grant. Funds are limited so students should apply by March 15th in order to be considered for this program.

See Scholarships, DUCKS Student Tutors, Student Ambassadors, and Veterans Affairs for more Assistance options.