Office of Financial Assistance
Mission Statement
The SVCC Office of Financial Assistance enhances learning by educating and assisting our students and community with their academically related expenses thereby helping them achieve their educational goals.
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Important Information:
*New Federal Regulation Effective 2012-2013*
The Department of Education now requires that students (and parents) use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to transfer tax data to the FAFSA, or provide the school a copy of the IRS Tax Return Transcript. Please DO NOT MAIL a copy of your 2011/2012 Tax Forms, we are unable to use them to process your file. For instructions on how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool or request a copy of your IRS Tax Return Transcript, please click here.
**New Federal Pell Grant Lifetime Eligibility**
In December 2011, President Obama signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 (Public Law 112-74). This law limits the use of the Federal Pell Grant to 12 semesters (or 600%) throughout a persons lifetime. Please click the link above for more information regarding this new law and how to calculate your eligibility used.
E-mail questions, Standards of Progress appeals and work-study applications to us at fa@svcc.edu
Financial Assistance Procedures and Programs (Flowchart)
Financial Assistance Policies & Regulations
Money Matters - Tips on managing your money wisely!
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy Current (Fall 2011)
Award Letter/Notification and Cost of Attendance
School Code and E-Mail/Mailing Addresses
Please Check your student e-mail often in order to ensure timely processing of your financial assistance. You may access your student e-mail account HERE.
For questions and information please e-mail us at fa@svcc.edu, call (815) 288-5511 ext. 339, or contact Deb Stiefel at ext. 248.
