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Create Your StudentAid.gov Account
Each student and required FAFSA contributor must have a StudentAid.gov account, sometimes called an FSA ID.
Visit StudentAid.govOffice of Financial Aid & Veteran Services
Whether you are applying for financial aid for the first time or returning for another semester, choose the option below that best describes what you need today.
Start Here
Follow the step-by-step checklist to complete your FAFSA and financial aid requirements.
View the ChecklistCheck Your Progress
Review your financial aid status, outstanding requirements, offers, and requested documents.
Check My StatusBrowse Resources
Explore grants, loans, work-study, scholarships, SAP, veteran benefits, and other topics.
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Contact Financial AidStart Here
Follow these steps in order to complete the financial aid process. Each step includes a direct link to the resource you may need.
Each student and required FAFSA contributor must have a StudentAid.gov account, sometimes called an FSA ID.
Visit StudentAid.govSubmit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the appropriate academic year and include Southern Crescent Technical College.
Complete the FAFSA View FAFSA Instructions and VideosAllow approximately 3–5 business days after FAFSA processing for Southern Crescent Technical College to receive your information.
Regularly check your SCTC student email, Tiger Portal, and CampusLogic for updates and outstanding requirements.
Complete verification and upload requested documents through CampusLogic. Submit requirements as soon as possible to avoid delays.
Learn About FAFSA Verification ***Review your offer in Tiger Portal and accept, decline, or modify awards as appropriate.
Check My Financial Aid StatusStudents accepting Federal Direct Loans may need to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note.
Review Federal Direct Loan RequirementsAttend your classes, monitor your account, and review the published Financial Aid Disbursement Schedule.
View the Disbursement Schedule ***Save or print the 2026–2027 Financial Aid Checklist to track your progress.
Check Your Status
Start with Tiger Portal to review your overall financial aid status. Use CampusLogic when verification or requested documents are required.
Start Here to Check Your Status
Use Tiger Portal to:
Documents and Verification
Use CampusLogic to:
Check SCTC student email, Tiger Portal, and CampusLogic regularly. Important eligibility notices and requests may be sent through any of these systems.
Explore Financial Aid Options
Select a topic to learn about available aid programs, eligibility, and requirements.
Learn about Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Summer Pell, Enrollment Intensity, Pell Recalculation Date, and Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU).
Review Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized Loans, Loan Limits, Entrance Counseling, the Master Promissory Note, Responsible Borrowing, and Repayment.
Earn money while gaining valuable work experience through part-time student employment.
Explore Georgia’s HOPE Grant, Zell Miller Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and other state financial aid programs.
Understand the academic standards required to remain eligible for financial aid.
Find information about VA Educational Benefits, certification, enrollment requirements, and veteran resources.
Student Toolbox
View step-by-step FAFSA instructions and helpful videos.
Review the verification process and required documents.***
Review transfer monitoring requirements and processing timelines.
Learn how withdrawing from classes may affect your financial aid.
Explore scholarship opportunities through the SCTC Foundation.
Understand estimated educational costs and financial aid budgeting.
Estimate the cost of attending Southern Crescent Technical College.
Access federally required disclosures and Right-to-Know information.
Find answers to common financial aid questions by topic.
Your Financial Aid Roadmap
Follow these steps to complete the financial aid process. You can check your status and outstanding requirements through BannerWeb.
Create an account for each required FAFSA contributor. Your StudentAid.gov account is used to complete and electronically sign the FAFSA.
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and include Southern Crescent Technical College’s federal school code.
Complete the FAFSAAfter your FAFSA is processed, Southern Crescent Technical College receives your information electronically. Allow time for the FAFSA to appear in your student account.
Log in to BannerWeb and review your Financial Aid Dashboard. Complete any outstanding requirements listed on your account.
Open the Student Login CenterSome students are selected for verification and must submit additional information or documents before financial aid can be finalized.
Once your file is complete, review the grants, scholarships, loans, and other financial aid offered to you.
Accept any financial aid that requires action. Students using federal loans may also need to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note.
Your enrollment and class attendance may affect the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive.
Eligible financial aid is applied to tuition, fees, and other authorized charges. Any remaining eligible credit balance is issued according to the college’s disbursement schedule.
Plan Ahead
Financial aid dates and deadlines are updated each semester. Complete all requirements as early as possible to allow time for processing.
Annual Application
Opens October 1
The FAFSA opens October 1 each year for the upcoming academic year.
Submit Early
Submit the FAFSA and all requested documents by the applicable semester priority deadline.
Enrollment Review
7th instructional day
The Pell Recalculation Date is the 7th instructional day after the beginning of each semester.
Your Federal Pell Grant eligibility may be based on the number of eligible credit hours in which you are enrolled on this date.
Appeal Schedule
Complete SAP appeals must be submitted by the applicable deadline. Appeals received after the first deadline may not be reviewed before the semester begins.
| Semester | First Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | August 9, 2026 | October 3, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | January 3, 2027 | February 13, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | May 1, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
View the published schedule for financial aid disbursement and student refund processing dates.
We’re Here to Help
Contact our Financial Aid team with questions about your FAFSA, eligibility, required documents, awards, or financial aid status.
General Assistance
For assistance, email the Office of Financial Aid. Please include your full name and student ID number, but do not send sensitive personal information by email.
Campus Offices
Visit the Financial Aid office at one of the locations below during regular office hours.