Sources of Financial Aid
The following sources of financial assistance are available through the Financial Aid Office at Southwest Tennessee Community College.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program and Campus Work Program
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides jobs on campus for students who need financial assistance. This program gives students an opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week and earn a part of their educational expenses. Students are paid twice monthly by check.
Campus Work Program
A limited number of campus jobs are available to full-time students who are pursuing a degree program. This program gives students an opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week. Students are paid twice monthly by check.
Federal Pell Grant Program
The Federal Pell Grant Program, a federal aid program, provides money to help undergraduates pay for their education. Eligibility is determined by the federal government using a standard formula to evaluate the information provided on the student aid application. These grants provide the "foundation" of financial aid to which other aid may be added; therefore, all students needing assistance must apply for this grant.
Students receiving full-time Pell Grant awards for the fall and spring semesters will have limited eligibility for summer awards. To receive the second award for year-round Pell, students must be enrolled in at least six (6) hours in the summer.
Federal Supplement Educational Opportunity Grants
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is an award to help students with exceptional financial need pay for their education. It is for undergraduates only, and it does not have to be repaid.
Tennessee Student Assistance Award
This award is available to undergraduate residents of Tennessee who are enrolled in an eligible Tennessee college. Funds are appropriated annually by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. Eligibility is based on financial need as determined by the Pell Grant Formula. All students needing assistance are encouraged to apply for this grant. Funds are limited so students should apply by February 15 in order to be considered for this program.
For more assistance options visit the following:
- Scholarships
- Academic Support Center Scholarship Tutors (formerly known as DUCKS [Dynamic Use of Collaborative Knowledge and Skills])
- Student Ambassadors
- Veterans Affairs
