Southeastern Community College is offering FREE college to all college-eligible students for the Fall 2022 semester. 

Deadline to apply is September 19, 2022. The “free college” application period has closed but there are other sources of funding available for eligible students.

Free College Application

New students can register for classes in Student Services and current students can register with their faculty advisor and work with Financial Aid to complete a FAFSA in order to receive FREE college tuition. SCC FREE college will be a “last dollar” program, meaning the college will exhaust all other existing funding first.  

The funding is available through federal, state, and generous donor support. This assistance is meant to help students recover from the pandemic and get back to college.  

The Financial Aid Office staff will work closely with students to help them apply for the funds that are best suited for their financial situation. Students should complete a FAFSA or equivalent application to have their financial needs evaluated in order to determine all of the financial resources that they may qualify for. 

ELIGIBILITY

• Full or part-time students 
  • Must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours 
  • New or current students 
• Must be a North Carolina resident 
• Out of state students will be eligible up to NC state tuition rate only
• DACA students can enroll 
• Students cannot have an unsatisfactory academic progress determination or be in  violation of the student code of conduct
• You MUST fill out the FREE COLLEGE application

Steps to Register for Classes

For questions about enrolling at SCC for free, contact Financial Aid at (910) 788-6214. 

*FREE college is available while funds are available. Students should enroll and apply early. 

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With federal and state funding available, there has never been a better time to go to college, enhance your skills, or train for a new career. Scholarships and grant opportunities are available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding, the North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant, and the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund.

Other Funding Sources

North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant

2020 – 2022 High School Graduates

You may be eligible to have your tuition and fees covered at SCC for two years beginning Fall 2021.

Through the NC Longleaf Commitment Grant, high school students may be eligible to receive this grant – money that does not have to be repaid – for tuition and fees toward a degree or to attain transfer credit. Full-time eligible students are guaranteed to receive $700 to $2,800 per year, for a total of two years. Less than full-time students may receive a partial award. The Longleaf Commitment Grant program ends at the conclusion of the 2023 spring semester.

SHORT-TERM TRAINING STUDENTS

Students enrolling in Workforce Continuing Education pathways/courses leading to a State or industry-recognized credential.

The funds provide scholarships to eligible community college students pursuing high-demand workforce training programs within the following pathways:

• Construction: Welding, HVAC, Electrical, Masonry, Carpentry
• Emergency Medical Services: EMT Initial, Advanced EMT Initial, Paramedic Initial
• Healthcare: Nurse Aid I, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Office Assistant
• Industrial/Manufacturing: Manufacturing Technician, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining

SCC will help all students complete their education so long as funds are available.

Questions? Contact Financial Aid Office at (910) 788-6214.

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