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Welcome to the SJRCC
Financial Aid Office
St. Johns River Community College offers Financial Aid Programs to assist students in
meeting educational expenses.
SJRCC does not discriminate in its educational programs, financial aid programs, activities,
or employment practices. SJRCC admits male and female students of any race, color, nationality, or
ethnic origin to all programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the
college.
SJRCC has adapted existing facilities and services in such a manner that the student has
access to all programs and services provided by the College. Appointments can be made, if needed, to
assist students; however, appointments are not usually necessary.
Attention Bright Futures students:
The 2009 Florida Legislative Session resulted in several changes to the scholarship program effective July 1.
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SJRCC's federal school code for the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is 001523.
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by April 1st for the upcoming
academic year.
Click here for Important Dates and Application Deadlines
For more information concerning financial aid applications and sources of aid, call:
- Palatka Campus (386) 312-4040
- Orange Park Campus (904) 276-6749
- St. Augustine
Campus (904) 808-7407
or write to the
SJRCC Office of Financial Aid
Palatka Campus
5001 St. Johns
Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177
or e-mail the Financial Aid Office
How To Apply
For Financial Aid:
Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Follow the instructions on the
FAFSA.ed.gov Web site to selelct the aid year(s) for which you are applying. Information you provide
on the FAFSA is evaluated by the federal processor using a method approved by the U.S. Congress. The
results of the FAFSA will be used to determine your eligibility for all applicable aid.
Student Aid Report (SAR): You should receive a SAR within three to four weeks after your
FAFSA is received by the U.S. Department of Education. The SAR indicates your
eligibility/ineligibility for a Federal Pell Grant. When you receive the SAR, make sure the
information is correct and SJRCC is listed as one of your chosen schools. SJRCC's federal school
code is 001523.
When you complete the FAFSA, you will
automatically be considered for a Federal Pell Grant and all other programs for which you may be
eligible. Federal student loans require a separate application available at the nearest campus
Financial Aid Office.
If you need assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office at the numbers listed above.
Types of
Financial Aid:
Scholarships, Loans, Grants and Part-Time
Work:
Students who qualify for financial assistance may be able to obtain help through scholarships,
loans, grants, and part-time work.
Needs-based Grants:
Academic/Leadership Scholarships:
Workstudy Programs: (contact HR Department)
- Federal College WorkStudy (FWS)
- Student Assistant (SA)
Click here for the Federal
Direct Loan information and application.
IMPORTANT DATES - Application Deadlines
January 1, 2010 - First day to apply for 2010-2011 Financial Aid.
April 1 - Deadline to apply for SJRCC Foundation Scholarships for Fall term.
May 1 - Deadline to apply for SJRCC Scholarships for Fall term.
May 15, 2010 - Deadline for first consideration for FSAG, FWS, FSEOG
(file must be complete)
Federal Direct and Direct PLUS loan application deadlines:
- To ensure timely processing, complete loan applications must be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than 30 days prior
to the beginning of the first semester of the loan period.
- The deadline for receiving loan applications is not later than 45 days prior to the end of the last semester of the loan period, or June 4, 2010, whichever is earlier.
July 1, 2010 - Deadline to provide any items needed (for example, tax returns for verification) to the Financial
Aid Office to ensure timely processing of aid for fall semester. Files are processed in order by the date the items are received.
July 30, 2010 - Last day to apply on time for Fall 2010 Federal Direct Loan and
Direct PLUS. Applications after this date will be processed as received.
October 1 - Deadline to apply for SJRCC Scholarships, for the Spring term.
For information on Foundation Scholarship deadlines - click here.
Federal Pell Grant
Federally funded undergraduate program.
Eligibility: Determined from FAFSA, enrollment as indicated; US Citizen/national/permanent resident alien; satisfactory academic progress; no default on/repayment owed on any aid program; selective service registration if required.
Forms Required: FAFSA
Application Period: January 1 - June 30
Disbursement: See disbursement schedule
Award Amount: $555 - $5,550
Minimum Enrollment: Awards are prorated according to enrollment status at SJRCC, to include LTHT
NEW FOR SUMMER 2010!
SJRCC YEAR-ROUND PELL GRANT POLICY AND INFORMATION
Beginning with the summer of 2010 students may be eligible to receive a Pell Grant award in excess of the normal annual maximum. This means that Pell-eligible students will now have the opportunity to receive up to three full time semester awards, as opposed to the previous policy in which students enrolled full time fall and spring would have used up all their available Pell funding by the end of spring.
During this initial year, St. Johns River Community College will be evaluating the student's eligibility from the 2009-2010 aid year only to determine eligibility for the summer semester.
Specific eligibility criteria for the extra award includes:
- Must be enrolled at least 6 credit hours in the summer (summer is treated as one semester for financial aid).
- By the end of spring semester, must have attempted a total number of credit hours, including preparatory and/or transfer credits, which when combined with the summer enrollment exceeds 24. Transfer credits will be calculated on the enrollment for which the Pell award was based at the prior institution.
- Must meet all other requirements to receive a federal Pell award.
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Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federally funded; awarded by the Financial Aid Office to eligible Pell Grant recipients with
highest need.
Eligibility: Determined from FAFSA; undergraduate enrollment; US
citizen/national/permanent resident alien; satisfactory academic progress; no default on/repayment
owed on any aid program; selective service reg; Pell eligible with lowest EFC meeting deadline
date.
Forms required: FAFSA
Application Period: See important dates;
Disbursement: See disbursement schedule.
Award Amount: $100 - $4,000
(SJRCC award amount is a maximum of $500 per year based on
available funds)
Minimum Enrollment: 1 credit hour.
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Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG):
To apply for a
Florida Student Assistance Grant, you must complete the required items on the FAFSA. List SJRCC in
item 86, and sign the certification. There is no fee to apply for FSAG. Please see important dates
for the application deadline.
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Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG):
Federally funded;
awarded by Financial Aid Office to eligible Pell Grant Recipients who qualify.
Eligibility: Federal Pell Grant Rcipient; US Citizen; Enrolled at least half-time; Completed a rigorous secondary program
of study; Completed secondary school after January 1, 2006 for first year students and after
January 1, 2005 for second year students; 3.0 GPA for second year
Forms required: FAFSA
Application Period: January 1 - June 30
Disbursement: See disbursement schedule.
Award Amount: $750 first year students; $1,300 second year students
Minimum Enrollment: Half-time (6 credit hours)
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Academic:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award
covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.
Eligibility: Graduate of SACS-accredited high schools in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties;
ACT score of 23 or SAT total score of 1080; unweighted cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2; renewable.
Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 30
Disbursement: Used during registration.
Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or
President.
Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.
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Resident Academic:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds.
Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.
Eligibility: Clay County resident attending Orange Park Campus; Putnam County resident attending Palatka
Campus; St. Johns County resident attending St. Augustine Campus;
Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 and 18 credit hours earned at SJRCC during Fall and Winter Terms.
Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 30.
Disbursement: Used during registration.
Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.
Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.
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African-American Leadership:
Funded by SJRCC and
Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not
already paid.
Eligibility: Graduate of SACS accredited high schools in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties;
unweighted cumulative G.P.A. 2.5; one letter of recommendation; renewable.
Forms required: SJRCC
scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 30.
Disbursement: Used during
registration.
Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.
Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.
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Hispanic Leadership:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation
funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.
Eligibility: Graduate of SACS accredited high schools in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties; unweighted
cumulative G.P.A. 2.5; one letter of recommendation; renewable.
Forms required: SJRCC
scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 30.
Disbursement: Used during registration.
Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.
Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.
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Athletics:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award
covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.
Eligibility: Recommended by coach and Athletic Director; meet College and NJCAA eligibility standards.
Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 30.
Disbursement: Used during registration.
Award Amount: Determined by Athletic Director or President.
Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.
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Florida School of the Arts:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not
already paid.
Eligibility: Meet admissions requirements of SJRCC and Florida School of the Arts; recommended
by the Dean, Florida School of the Arts. As above. Determined
Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.
Application Deadline: April 30.
Disbursement: Used during registration.
Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.
Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.
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