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MySPC is St. Petersburg College’s online student services system, available 24/7. It contains all the personalized information you need as a St. Petersburg College student, including:
Need help navigating MySPC? Visit the MySPC Guide for step-by-step tutorials. Log in to MySPC You will need to log in to MySPC and use your ID number and password to access all online services. The login area is in the center of the main MySPC screen. If you have never created a password, you can create a password online and login by following these instructions (pdf). To create a password, you will need your student number.
Returning Students Log into MySPC to:
New or Transfer Students Complete the Interactive Student Orientation. Important notes: If you have not been enrolled in credit courses at SPC in the past three terms, you must provide updated information regarding your residency for tuition purposes, current contact information and previous colleges attended. The maximum load for the Spring term is 18 semester hours. Additional hours may be taken with permission from an academic advisor or counselor. You also will need to plan ahead for course prerequisites that require special permission from an instructor or program director. Contact an advisor if you have questions.
Fee payments are possible virtually 24/7 in MySPC except for a one-hour period each night for maintenance and updates. Please pay your fees online using MySPC, or in person early to avoid long lines at the business office. Florida Prepaid students also may pay online via MySPC. Apply for Financial Assistance Skip this section if you are not interested in being considered for grants, scholarships, student employment and/or student loans. If you want to be considered for Financial Assistance (grants, scholarships, student employment and/or student loans) follow the steps below:
a. Request a PIN number online if you do not already have one. b. Gather information required to apply. For assistance with what to gather go to: www.spcollege.edu/getfunds or www.fafsa.ed.gov c. Add St. Petersburg College’s School Code #001528 to section 5. a. Your application will be processed and you will receive an e-mail with a link to your Student Aid Report (SAR). If you did not provide an e-mail address, you will receive your SAR by mail. You should review your SAR for any corrections or updates. If you do not hear from the US Department of Education within three weeks, go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and select, “Check status of a submitted FAFSA or Print Signature Page.” Or you may call 1-800-4-FED-AID. b. If your application is selected for “Verification,” you will be required to bring additional documentation to the campus MAP Centers or the Financial Assistance Services office. a. Check your TO DO LIST in MySPC 24/7 to view the outstanding documents needed to complete your financial aid file. b. Check your SPC student email account and respond timely to requests for additional information required to complete your financial aid file. c. Once your awards are posted in MySPC, view and accept/decline or reduce your Federal Direct Student Loans in order to ensure the funds are delivered timely to SPC. See Student Loan section below for new details regarding student loans. Student Employment Student Loans By participating in the Federal Direct Student Loan Program, St Petersburg College ensures you are guaranteed access to student loan funding because student loan dollars are received directly from the Federal government. The Federal Direct Student Loan Program provides the best borrower benefits available at this time and is easy for families to understand. Having ONE source for student loan funds for Direct Loans reduces the confusion and complications for students and provides “one stop shopping,” more timely loan disbursements and better customer service. You will, however, need to complete a new Stafford Direct Loan Electronic Master Promissory Note (MPN) if you plan to borrow Federal Stafford Loans for the 2009/10 Award Year (August 24, 2009 – May 6, 2010). You will need your Federal PIN number to complete your electronic Master Promissory Note. This will only need to be completed ONCE while you attend St. Petersburg College. If you need help completing your Stafford Direct Loan Master Promissory Note, you may call 727-791-2485 or visit your home campus MAP Center to use one of the computers. Your financial aid award, including grants, scholarships and Federal Stafford Loans, will be applied to your tuition. Any remaining balance is delivered to your SPC OneCard. If the total of your financial assistance (excluding SPC or private donor scholarship) is greater than your tuition/fees balance you will be approved for the Book Line of Credit.
Please remember that your financial assistance file must be complete and your financial assistance awards made in order to have a Book Line of Credit available to you. Please visit a financial assistance counselor or specialist at your home campus if you would like to discuss your 2009/10 financial assistance eligibility and types of assistance that will be available. You may also contact the FAS department at askfas@spcollege.edu or (727) 791-2485. Financial Assistance Balance Disbursements Financial assistance balance disbursements will begin at the end of the fourth week of the term. If you enroll in only express classes or eight-week two-module classes, your disbursement will occur at the fourth week of your classes.
You must activate a refund preference to receive your financial aid balance or a refund. Students can activate their SPC OneCard and make their refund selection at SPC OneCard. ATMs are available at all campuses and are free of charge when using your SPC OneCard. Note: Student must be 18 years old as of the first day of classes to be eligible for the SPC OneCard. Students who are under age 18 are welcome to apply once they reach the age minimum.
Instructors cannot withdraw students. Instructors will continue to closely monitor student attendance and discuss any near violations or violations of attendance policies. A violation of an instructor’s attendance policy, after the voluntary withdrawal date, will result in a grade of “WF” for the student. The following are deadlines for the various types of classes:
The dates and deadlines for your courses may vary. You can view the drop and withdrawal deadline dates for each individual course listed on your class schedule by clicking on the calendar icon under each course. You have the ability to withdraw yourself from a course online through MySPC or on campus during the voluntary withdrawal period. While this does not require instructor approval, it is still a good idea to communicate, so please consult your instructor if you have questions about the deadline for a specific class. If you enroll in a course and do not intend to stay in the course, it is your responsibility to drop the course before the end of the drop/add period to avoid academic and financial penalty. If your class start and end dates differ from those above, check with your instructor for the Voluntary Withdrawal deadline. *Financial aid recipients: If you withdraw from classes anytime after funds have been disbursed, you may be required to repay federal financial aid funds.
After the Spring term begins, you may apply for graduation online by logging on to MySPC and clicking on “Apply for Graduation.” We strongly encourage you to complete a graduating student survey. Your responses assist the college in improving services and measuring overall institutional effectiveness. These survey forms also are available in Admissions and Registration offices and Student Activities offices, and will be available at graduation. The Spring graduation ceremony is May 8. Please note that the color of the graduation cap and gown for students is royal blue and they are available for sale in the college bookstores. For updated information, check the Graduation Web site after the term begins.
Use your student e-mail! All official communication from the college will be sent to your MySPC e-mail account. You may choose to forward your SPC e-mail to another personal account but to maintain student security, all official correspondence to the college must come from your SPC provided e-mail address. To use MySPC e-mail, login to MySPC and look for the SPC Student e-mail link.
At the end of each term, students’ records are updated to reflect the status of their CLAS requirements. Review your unofficial transcript to ensure you have met this requirement, and consult a counselor or advisor if you have any questions. |
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The application deadline for the Spring term graduation ceremony, with assurance to have your name in the program, is 2 p.m. March 26, 2010. You must submit the application and pay the non-refundable $30 graduation application fee to be considered for graduation. Before you apply for graduation, be sure you meet all the graduation requirements for your current degree and the admission requirements for your next degree.
Although state laws have recently eliminated the CLAST exam, students must fulfill the |
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