Apply Early for Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to apply for financial aid.
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Presidential Scholarship and Dr Johnnie Ruth Clarke Scholarship
The Presidential scholarship and Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke scholarship applications are now open. The application deadline is April 18.
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summer financial aid
Your Pell Grant eligibility will be determined automatically based on actual enrollment or projected enrollment. Complete the Student Loan Request if you would like to apply for Federal Direct Loans.
Find out more about Summer financial aid.
FAFSA Priority Deadlines
Many funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, so the earlier you submit your FAFSA, the more funds you could be awarded.
Date
Term
Feb. 1, 2025
Summer Term
May 1, 2025
Fall Term
Oct. 1, 2025
Spring Term
Follow the steps below to complete your financial aid application
- This is your electronic signature for federal student aid and gives you online access to your U.S. Department of Education records.
- Enter a username from 6 to 30 characters long. Use any combination of numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters. Choose a username that you can remember, but is hard for others to guess.
- Create a password.
- If you are a dependent student, your parents must apply for an FSA ID.
- Only the owner of the FSA ID should create and use the account. Never share your FSA ID.
- If needed, request a duplicate FSA ID or change your FSA ID on this website.
- Renew your FSA ID every 18 months.
- Students whose last names have changed need to make sure their last name is correct with the Social Security Administration.
- See more on creating and using your FSA ID. Watch this detailed video on how to create an FSA ID.
- This is your application for financial aid at SPC and determines whether you qualify for federal and state grants and federal loans based on financial need
- It does not cost anything to complete the FAFSA. Beware of scams that charge for financial aid. DO NOT pay to complete the FAFSA.
- SPC's School Code is 001528.
- Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after Oct. 1 each year, regardless of the date you start classes. Priority consideration is given to students who apply by May 1. The earlier you apply, the more funds you could be eligible to receive.
- Gather the documents you'll need.
- The 2025-26 FAFSA form asks for 2023 tax information
- The 2024-25 FAFSA form asks for 2022 tax information
- If you cannot complete a FAFSA online, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243 to request a paper copy.
- Need additional help? Visit the FAFSA Help webpage.
- Three to five business days after you submit the FAFSA, review your FAFSA Submission Summary for accuracy.
- Read the COMMENT section carefully.
- Follow the directions on the FAFSA Submission Summary to submit any needed corrections.
- If needed, follow these five steps to correct personal identity information on the FAFSA.
- To add SPC's School Code, 001528, or make a correction, you will need to use your FSA ID to log back in.
- Apply to SPC and pay your application fee in order for SPC to have access to your FAFSA data
- Submit all required official transcripts and allow time for their evaluation
- Complete your Learning Plan to determine which courses you need to take for your program and when you need to take them.
- Review Financial Aid Eligibility.
- Check your Financial Aid Status and SPC student email regularly.
- Apply for funds you don't have to repay such as scholarships and student employment
- Decline, Reduce or Accept your student loans
Applying for Financial Aid
Early FAFSA Filing
FAFSA Tutorial
Understanding the FAFSA
IRS Data Retrieval Process
SPC's School Code