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Deadline Reminder:

State Aid- Apply before
* Fall and Spring Deadline Oct 1st
* Spring ONLY Deadline March 1st
Federal Aid- As soon as possible Before the End of the Term

Priority Registration Reminder:
Your aid file must be complete to participate in Priority Registration for Fall ’09 starts 3/30/09
Respond Promptly to all requests for information

Financial Aid: An Introduction
Sussex County Community College recognizes that many families need assistance in meeting their educational costs. The college’s financial aid programs assist students who would be unable to attend without help. The college does expect that students and their parents will contribute to the extent of their abilities towards meeting their educational costs. When this is not feasible, students are encouraged to apply for financial assistance.

In order to be considered for financial assistance, including grants and loans, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted for processing. Completion of the FAFSA must be annually and is used to determine aid eligibility. The FAFSA must be submitted as easily as possible to avoid processing, delays, and missing deadlines. The FAFSA web-site is www.fafsa.ed.gov. The college ID number is 025688. See “Applying” for full details

Financial aid is available to those who demonstrate need. Need is defined as the difference between what it costs to attend SCCC and what a student may reasonably be expected to contribute. Unless otherwise designated, all assistance offered by or through SCCC is awarded on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic progress. New applications for financial aid must be completed each year. SCCC participates in all federal and state aid programs. These programs include federal and state grants, as well as low interest loans and campus employment opportunities. Students applying for financial aid are considered for all programs for which they are eligible.

Code of Conduct – The Financial Aid Office Adheres to the Following Code of Conduct

National Association Of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Code Of Conduct
Refrain from taking any action for his or her personal benefit
Refrain from taking any action he or she believes is contrary to law, regulation, or the best interests of the students and parents he or she services.
Ensure that information he or she provides is accurate, unbiased, and does not reflect any preference arising from actual or potential personal gain.
Be objective in making decisions and advising his or her institution regarding relationships with any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid.
Refrain from soliciting or accepting anything of other than nominal value from any entity (other than an institution of higher education or a governmental entity such as the u.s. department of education) involved in the making, holding, consolidating or processing of any student loans, including anything of value (including reimbursement of expenses) for serving on an advisory body or as part of a training activity of or sponsored by any such entity.
Disclose to his or her institution, in such manner as his or her institution may prescribe, any involvement with or interest in any entity involved in any aspect of student financial aid.

Salem is dedicated to admitting qualified students and working with individual families to meet financial needs. Through need-based grants, low-interest loans, work-study programs, merit-based scholarships, and payment plans, Salem makes every effort to meet financial concerns and tailor a financial aid package to suit each individual.

The tuition and cost for a Salem student living on campus during the 2008-09 school year is $30,780. The breakdown of these costs is as follows:

Tuition: $20,075
Room and Board: $10,705