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Financial Aid Handbook2009-2010 Academic Year
Fall 2009, Spring and Summer 2010
Visit us at www.sfcollege.edu
352.395.5000
Its the right time to apply for financial aid for 2009-2010.
Fast FindWhat is Financial Aid? ...............................................2
Dates/Deadlines .........................................................3
Critical Enrollment Information..............................3
Transfer Students ........................................................3
Cost of Attendance/Budgets ....................................4
Financial Aid Programs .............................................5Loans ............................................................................6
Satisfactory Academic Progress................................7
Federal Loan Repayment Policy ...............................8
2009-2010 Scholarships ...........................................10
SFC Endowment Scholarships ...............................11
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What is Financial Aid?Financial aid is money provided to assist you in meeting college
costs. It can be gift aid (grants and scholarships) or self help aid (part-
time work and loans). Federal, state and institutional funding are three
sources of financial aid. Grants are free awards that are based on
financial need. Grants dont have to be repaid unless, for example, you
are awarded funds incorrectly or you withdraw from school and owe a
refund. Scholarships are non-repayable awards based either on merit or
special talent alone or on merit and financial need. Work-study employ-
ment allows students to earn money while attending school. Student
loans are available to students or their parents at low interest rates with
repayment usually deferred until after graduation.
ImportantIf you withdraw from all of your classes within the first 60 percent
of the payment period measured in calendar days, you may owe a
portion of unearned aid back to the federal government. The college
will owe a percent of the refund of the institutional costs, and any
amount that the college repays will be billed to you. Refer to Federal
Repayment Policy on page 8 for additional information.
Who Should Apply?U.S. citizens, nationals or eligible non-citizens can apply for finan-
cial aid. You must have a high school diploma or GED before financial
aid can be awarded, unless you qualify under ability to benefit guide-
lines. Most male students must register with the Selective Service to get
financial aid.
Where to Get HelpIf you have a question or need assistance with any part of the
financial aid process, the Financial Aid Office in R-122 is where you
can get help. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m. Financial aid specialists are available for walk-ins Monday and
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Friday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. You can e-mail us at [email protected] orcall (352) 395-5480.
Please follow the five steps below to make sure your financial aid is
awarded without delay:
1. File your FAFSA application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. Apply for admission to SFC and submit proof of high school gradu-
ation or GED.
3. Visit the Career Resource Center.
4. View your degree audit online before you register or see an aca-
demic advisor or a program advisor.
5. Check your nancial aid status at eSantaFe and read your notica-
tions regularly.
Apply online1. You must apply for nancial aid each academic year. Apply online
using FAFSA on the Web atwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Sign your FAFSA
using your federal PIN. See the federal PIN on page 2. Do not
estimate your nancial gures. List Santa Fes federal school code
of 001519 and your housing plans in step six. If you leave your
housing plans blank, you will be awarded nancial aid based on a
commuter budget. If you need help in transmitting the informa-
tion, rst complete the 2009-2010 FAFSA on the Web worksheet
and then contact the Career Resource Center, (352) 395-5508, for
an appointment. The center is open from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. SFC will
receive an electronic le with your FAFSA information that will be
used in awarding your aid.
2. Apply for admission to SFC online at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/enserv/step1.htm. We cannot award you and disburse aid to you until you
have completed the admissions process. This includes supplyingacademic transcripts from your high school and other colleges or
postsecondary institutions that you have attended. As we receivemore information about you, additional documents may be needed.
Check eSantaFe to view the status of your nancial aid le.3. Visit the Career Resource Center, or go towww.sfcollege.edu and
select Career Resource Center in the index for assistance in careerplanning.
4. View your degree audit online at eSantaFe and enroll in classesneeded for your degree. For additional information see an academic
advisor or a program advisor before you register. You must beenrolled in an eligible degree or certicate program. Some ineligible
programs are: 6907 Emergency Medical Technician and 7334 HomeHealth Aide. For a list of ineligible programs click on http://dept.
sfcollege.edu/admissions/APP/acrobat/ascodes.pdf
5. Check your nancial aid status by viewing My Financia l Aid at
eSantaFe. Respond promptly to our requests if additional informa-tion is needed.
The Federal PINYour federal PIN allows you access to personal information in U.S.
Department of Educations systems such as applying for federal stu-
dent aid. Your federal PIN allows you to: Access FAFSA on the Web and Corrections on the Web
Sign your FAFSA electronica lly or obtain a copy of your FAFSAinformation
Complete your Federal Direct Student Loan electronic MasterPromissory Note (MPN)
Review your grant and loan history on the National Student Loan
Data System (NSLDS)If you are a dependent student and one of your parents has a PIN,he or she can sign the application electronically using their PIN.
How is Need Determined?The financial aid information you and your family provide on the
FAFSA is analyzed by the federal processor to determine the expectedfamily contribution (EFC). Family contribution is the amount you and
your family should be able to pay toward your cost of education. Needis the difference between the amount you and your family can con-
tribute and the cost to attend the college of your choice. The primaryresponsibility for paying for your education belongs to you and your
family.College Budget (Cost of Attendance)
- Expected Family Contribution= Financia l Need
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Award NotificationYou will receive a notification in eSantaFe when you are awarded.
The types and amounts of aid offered, specific program information,your responsibilities, and the conditions that govern the award will be
on eSantaFe in My Financial Aid.
Important Dates/DeadlinesJanuary 1, 2009 Apply now (or as soon as possible after this date);
complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2009-2010 academic year.
March 15, 2009 Priority on time deadline for full funding 2009-
2010June 30, 2010 The federal processor must receive the FAFSA on
the Web by midnight Central Daylight Time. A paper FAFSA must bemailed in time for the processor to receive it by the deadline.
July 15, 2010 File must be complete and verified (or 10 days prior to
your last day of enrollment, whichever is earlier).August 8, 2010 SFC must receive your Student Aid Report (SAR,
the results of your processed FAFSA); (or by last day of enrollment,whichever is earlier) for you to receive any financial aid.
Your Financial Aid Information isOnline at eSantaFeTo find out the status of your file or the awards received, including
the amount and disbursement date of your financial aid check(s), visitus online at eSantaFe.
ConfidentialitySFC ensures confidentiality of student records in accordance with
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Your infor-
mation is kept private, and can only be released when a signed autho-
rization is presented to the college. You can download the StudentAuthorization Form at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/records/PDF_DOC/
Studentautho.pdf.
Notification of Collection and Useof Social Security NumbersSection 119.071(5), Florida Statutes
This notice is intended for students, employees, and applicants.
Santa Fe College collects your social security number for use in per-formance of the colleges duties and responsibilities for the following
possible purposes: classification of accounts; identification and verifica-
tion; creditworthiness; billing and payments; data collection; reconcilia-tion; tracking; benefit processing; tax and scholarship reporting; finan-
cial aid processing; athletics recruiting; accreditation of programs; andreporting to authorized agencies of the state and federal government.
Social security numbers are also used as a unique numeric identifier in
certain cases and may be used for search purposes. Federal law requires
that we protect social security numbers from disclosure to unauthor-ized parties. Students and employees are assigned SFC identificationnumbers to assist in protecting their identities.
A Few Things to KnowThe 2009-2010 Financial Aid Handbook information is available
online at http://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/..
You may be eligible for a fee deferment (see more information on fee
deferments on page 4.A standard term is 16 weeks in length and flexterms occur within
the standard term for approximately eight weeks.Transfer students must have at least a 2.0 GPA after all official
transfer course work has been evaluated to be eligible for financial aid.If you are awarded a Federal Direct Student Loan you must com-
plete a loan orientation online at http://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/orientation.php.You must also complete a Master Promissory Note
(MPN) at http://dlenote.ed.gov if you have not already done so for a
prior Federal Direct Loan.
Many outside organizations offer scholarships to students who
meet certain criteria including, but not limited, to the following: back-
ground, professional affiliations, field of study, and/or place of resi-
dence. You may find scholarships at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/crc/fr.htm.
Transfer StudentsIf you plan to transfer to SFC during the year (i.e. spring 2010 or
summer 2010) you should:
Add the SFC Federal school code 001519 on the FAFSA.
Contact your current school and tell them of your plans to transferso they may cancel your aid.
All transfer credits as well as attempted course work at SFC will be
included as attempted credit hours.
You must have at least a 2.0 minimum cumulative all college grade
point average (GPA) after all official transfer credits are evaluated to be
eligible for financial aid. If you are a transfer student with a GPA less
than 2.0 and you are attempting to qualify for aid in subsequent terms,
you must either:
1. Raise your cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0, or2. Earn a minimum term GPA of 2.5 for enrollment of at least half-
time status. This must occur in your rst term at SFC.
Critical Enrollment InformationMaximum eligibility for funding is based on a full-time enrollment
status; however, part-time students may be eligible for financial aid.
Per federal regulations, a students financial aid must be calculated by
determining the students enrollment status based only on course work
applicable to the students degree or certificate at SFC.
Enrollment status categories for funding are as follows:
Full-t ime status is 12 credit hours or more;
Three-quarter t ime status is 9 to 11 credit hours;
Half-time status is 6 to 8 credit hours; Less than half-time status is 1-5 credit hours.
Students who plan to register for less than full-time enrollment sta-
tus should pay close attention to the eligibility requirements listed for
each financial aid program (see page 5).
The following are examples of enrollment status and financial aid
eligibility:
A. Melissas program of study is associate of arts (AA) 1133 and she
has completed all of her SFC degree requirements (60 credits).
During the fall of 2009, she is registered for 13 credit hours of pre-
requisites required for admittance to the upper division of a state
university that she wants to transfer to in the spring of 2010. Be-
cause her fall 2009 courses do not apply to her degree at SFC, her
nancial aid enrollment status is zero hours and she is not eligible
for nancial aid.Subject Credit Hours
INR 2002 International Relations 3SPN 1121 Spanish 2 4STA 2023 Introduction to Statist ics 3CPO 2001 Comparative Politics 3
B. Johns program is associate of science (AS) 3315 Nuclear Medicine
Technology and his fall 2009 registration of 9 credits includes a 3
credit hour class ENC 1102 that is not applicable to his degree at
SFC. His enrollment status for nancial aid is 6 hours (half time).Subject Credit Hours
NMT 1111 Patient Care 3
NMT 1430 Radiat ion Biology 3
ENC 1102 Writing/Lit 3
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Flexterm EnrollmentWhat is a standard term? What is a flexterm?
A standard term is 16 weeks in length. The standard fall term runs
from August to December and the flexterm session occurs within
the standard term at an accelerated pace. For example, the fall A flex-term runs from August to the middle of October, approximately eight
weeks.
Your fall financial aid will be based on your projected enrollmentin ALL sessions as of the end of the regular drop with a refund date,
August 28, 2009, OR the date the federal government processes yourfinancial aid application, or the date that your financial aid is initially
calculated by SFC, whichever is later.This is referred to as your lock-in date for determining all of your
financial aid for the standard fall term, fall A f lexterm, or fall B flex-
term. The lock-in date for students who only attend the B flexterm willbe the end of the regular drop with a refund date for the B flexterm or
their processed date, or the date that your financial aid is initial ly cal-culated by SFC, whichever is later.
If your application is processed by the federal government after thelock-in date for the standard fall term, August 28, 2009, then your reg-
istration will be locked-in at the processed date or the date that your
financial aid is initially ca lculated by SFC, whichever is later.This same financial a id awarding process wil l also apply to the
spring and summer terms of 2010. Please plan accordingly in schedul-ing your courses for future terms, and for any flexterms within the
terms.
Fall enrollment dates, categories, and examplesare as follows:
Fall term: 8/24/09 to 12/4/09
Fal l A flexterm: 8/24/09 to 10/07/09Fal l B flexterm: 10/19/09 to 12/04/09
12 credit hrs. is full time
12 hrs: 6 fall + 3 fall A + 3 fall B
9-11 credit hrs. is 3/4 time
9 hrs: 3 fall + 3 fall A + 3 fall B6-8 credit hrs. is 1/2 time
7 hrs 4 fall + 3 fall B5 or less credit hrs. is
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of same to the Financial Aid Office. Veterans may also be requested to
submit a valid DD214 discharge form.
VerificationVerification is the process established by the U.S. Department of
Education to check the accuracy of the information submitted on the
FAFSA. Verification may occur any time during the application or
awarding process. In most cases, applicants are selected by the U.S.
Department of Education; however, the college may also select a stu-dent. If selected, you will be notified by the federal processor and/or
SFC. You may be asked to provide the following additional documents:
Dependent Student 2009-2010 Verication Worksheet
Signed copy of your 2008 federal income tax return
Signed copy of your parent(s) 2008 federal income tax return(s)
Any other documents necessary to verify data
Independent Student 2009-2010 Verication Worksheet
Signed copy of your (and spouses) 2008 federal income tax
return(s)
Any other documents necessary to verify dataThis review may lengthen the processing time by four to eight
weeks. No money will be awarded until the verification process has
been completed. Each student must complete the verification process
before the end of his or her academic year; files are inactivated in 30
days if no response is received. If the student refuses to provide the
required verification documents, the case may be referred to the Office
of Inspector General for resolution.
Misrepresentation of CircumstancesTo maintain the integrity of the programs administered by the
Financial Aid Office, all information and documentation submit-
ted must be accurate and authentic. Students must provide complete
information on all application forms and supplemental documents.
Misrepresentation or the falsification of information and/or statementson application forms for federal financial aid is a violation of law and
can be considered a criminal offense subject to penalties under the U.S.
Criminal Code. Penalties also apply to state and institutional student
aid funds. If the college has reason to believe that an applicant has
applied for Federal Student Aid under false pretense, the case may be
referred to the Office of Inspector General for resolution.
Financial Aid Programs
Federal Pell GrantThis is a need-based grant program awarded to low-income under-
graduates. Eligibility is determined by the federal processor. Award
amounts are prorated according to the students enrollment status (e.g.
full t ime, three-quarter time, half time, less than half time). Fees maybe deferred and books may be charged to accepted awards. Award
amounts may range from $500-$4700 and are subject to change.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)This is a merit-based and need-based federal grant program awarded
to first and second year undergraduates who are enrolled at least half-
time and eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. First academic year students
must have completed a rigorous* secondary school program of study
after January 1, 2006. Second academic year students must have com-
pleted a rigorous* secondary school program of study after January 1,
2005* and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the conclusion of
the first year of education. Award limits per academic year are as fol-
lows: first year students may receive a maximum of $750; second year
students may receive a maximum of $1300. Fees may be deferred and
books may be charged to accepted awards.
*Visit http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/about/ac-smart/state-programs.
html for Recognized State Rigorous Secondary School Programs of
Study.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant(FSEOG)
This is a need-based grant program awarded to undergraduateswith exceptional need and is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients
with early application as funds are available. Fees may be deferred and
books may be charged to accepted awards. Award amounts range from$200-$600 per year. A minimum of half-time enrollment status (6-8
hours) per standard term is required for consideration.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)This is a need-based state grant program awarded to undergraduates.
To be considered, students must have one-year prior Florida residency
and be enrolled in an eligible degree program. Priority is given to stu-dents with early application as funds are available. For renewal eligibil-
ity, if enrolled full time, students must earn 24 credit hours in previous
summer, fall and spring semesters. If enrolled half time (6-8 hours)students must earn 12 credit hours; if enrolled three-quarter time (9-11
hours) students must complete 18 credit hours. If the award is a com-
bination full-time and part-time FSAG, the student must successfullycomplete the applicable credit hours for each term. Award amounts
range from $200-$1916 per year. Fees may be deferred and books may
be charged to accepted awards.
Florida Student Assistance Grant for Students inCertificate Programs (FSAG-CE)
This is a need-based state grant created to assist Florida studentsenrolled in certificate programs. To be considered, students must have
one-year prior Florida residency and be enrolled in a certificate pro-
gram. Priority is given to students with early application as funds areavailable. For renewal eligibility, if enrolled full time, students must
earn 24 credit hours in previous summer, fall and spring semesters.
If enrolled half time (6-8 hours) students must earn 12 credit hours;if enrolled three-quarter time (9-11 hours) students must complete 18
credit hours. If the award is a combination full-time and part-timeFSAG-CE, the student must successfully complete the applicable credithours for each term. Award amounts range from $200-$1916 per year.
Fees may be deferred and books may be charged to accepted awards.
The student does not have to receive the Pell Grant to receive anFSAG-CE program grant.
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)This is a need-based state funded program providing eligible stu-
dents work experience to complement and reinforce their educational
career goals. To be eligible, the student must be a Florida resident
and be enrolled at least half-time. Awards range from 10-15 hours perweek. Students are paid minimum wage bi-monthly. Students who are
awarded should contact the Financial Aid Work Study office in R-122
for job placement. A minimum of half-time enrollment status (6-8hours) per standard term is required for consideration.
Federal Work Study (FWS)This is a need-based student work program. Awards range from
10-15 hours per week. Students are paid minimum wage bi-monthly.
Students who are awarded should contact the Financial Aid Work
Study office in R-122 for job placement. A minimum of half-timeenrollment status (6-8 hours) per standard term is required for consid-
eration. Community Service work study positions are available; if inter-ested, advise the work study placement specialist.
Santa Fe ScholarshipThis institutional scholarship is awarded to out-of-district students
with early application as funds are available. Students must be takingcourse work required for their major; however, any enrollment status
will be considered when determining awards.
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Loans are Financial Aid
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan(Direct Loan Program)
Santa Fe College participates in the William D. Ford Federal DirectLoan and the lender is the U.S. Department of Education. Fees maybe deferred and books may be charged to accepted loans. The amountof the deferment will be limited to the net loan disbursed. A minimumhalf-time enrollment status (6-8 hours) per standard term is requiredfor consideration. The loan will be disbursed in two installments, andno installment will be greater than half the loan amount.
A subsidized loan is awarded on the basis of financial need. If youreeligible for a subsidized loan, the government will pay (subsidize) theinterest on your loan while youre enrolled at least half time, for thefirst six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time, and ifyou qualify to have your payments deferred. Depending on your finan-cial need, you may borrow subsidized money for an amount up to theannual loan borrowing limit for your level of study (see below).
You might be able to borrow loan funds beyond your subsidizedloan amount even if you dont have financial need. In that case, youdreceive an unsubsidized loan. We will subtract the total amount ofyour other financial aid from your cost of attendance to determinethe amount of your unsubsidized loan. Unlike a subsidized loan, you
are responsible for the interest from the time the unsubsidized loan isdisbursed until its paid in full. You can choose to pay the interest orallow it to accrue (accumulate) and be capitalized (that is, added to theprincipal amount of your loan). Capitalizing the interest will increasethe amount you have to repay.
You can receive a subsidized loan and an unsubsidized loan for thesame enrollment period as long as you dont exceed the annual loanlimits. For loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2008 the followinglimits apply:
Dependent undergraduate student (excluding students whoseparents cannot borrow Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students(PLUS Loan):
o $5500 if youre a rst-year student enrolled in an elig ible program
of study. No more than $3500 of this amount can be in subsidizedloans.o $6500 if youve completed your rst year of study in an associate
degree program. No more than $4500 of this amount can be insubsidized loans.
o $7500 if enrolled in a bachelor degree program of study. No morethan $5500 of this amount can be in subsidized loans.
Independent undergraduate student (and a dependent studentwhose parents have applied for but were unable to get a PLUSLoan:
o $9500 if youre a rst-year student enrolled in an eligible programof study. No more than $3500 of this amount may be in subsi-dized loans.
o $10500 if youve completed your rst year of study in an associatedegree program. No more than $4500 of this amount may be insubsidized loans.
o $12500 if enrolled in a bachelor degree program of study. Nomore than $5500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans.
Over a four-year period beginning July 1, 2008, the interest rateon subsidized Stafford Loans made to undergraduate students will be
reduced. The applicable interest rates for loans made during this periodare as follows:
First disbursement of a loan*:Made on or after And made before Interest rate on the
unpaid balance
July 1, 2008 July 1, 2009 6.0 percent
July 1, 2009 July 1, 2010 5.6 percent
July 1, 2010 July 1, 2011 4.5 percent July 1, 2011 July 1, 2012 3.4 percent
These changes apply to subsidized Stafford Loans first disbursed
on or after July 1 of each year through June 30 of the next year. This
change does not affect any prior loans made to borrowers; the termsand interest rates of those loans remain the same. These reduced inter-
est rates apply only to subsidized loans; any unsubsidized Stafford
Loan for the same undergraduate borrower would continue to be made
at the current fixed interest rate of 6.8 percent.
*For loans that are first disbursed between July 1, 2008 and June 30,2009, there is a fee of up to 1.5 percent of the loan, deducted propor-
tionately from each loan disbursement.
If this is your first Federal Direct Loan, you must sign a Master
Promissory Note (MPN), a binding legal document that lists the con-ditions under which youre borrowing and the terms under which youagree to repay your loan. You may access a promissory note and submit
it online at http://dlenote.ed.gov. If you are unable to complete the MPN
online, contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance. You must also
complete and transmit the results of your online loan orientation athttp://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/orientation.php.
30-Day HoldGenerally, if youre a first-year undergraduate student and a first-
time borrower, SFC will hold your first payment until 30 days after thefirst day of your enrollment period. This practice ensures you wont
have a loan to repay if you withdraw during the first 30 days of classes.
Borrower Responsibilities
You must keep SFC and the federal government informed of anychanges in your:1) Name
2) Permanent address
3) Name and address of expected employer
4) Address of next of kin
5) Change in enrollment status to less than half time
How will I get the loan money?For both the Direct Loan and FFEL programs, youll be paid
through your school in at least two installments. No installment may
exceed one-half of your loan amount. Your loan money must first beapplied to pay for tuition and fees, room and board, and other school
charges. If loan money remains, youll receive the funds by check or in
cash, unless you give the school written authorization to hold the fundsuntil later in the enrollment period.
A school with a cohort default rate of less than 10 percent for eachof the three most recent fiscal years for which data are available is not
required to delay the delivery or disbursement of the first disbursement
of a loan for 30 days for first-time, first year undergraduate borrowers.
Federal Loan Repayment ExampleLoan Amount Interest Monthly Total Total Total Months
Type Borrowed Rate Payment Interest Paid in Repa
Direct Loan $3,500 6.0 $50.00 $818.59 $4,318.59 87
Direct Loan $5,500 6.8 $ 51.79 $ 1714.80 $ 6214.80 120
Direct Loan $9,500 6.8 $ 109.33 $ 3619.60 $ 13119.60 120
PLUS $5,000 7.9 $ 60.40 $ 2248.00 $ 7248.00 120PLUS $11,000 7.9 $ 132.88 $ 4945.60 $ 15945.60 120
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Repaying Your LoansAfter you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enroll-
ment, you have a period of time before you have to begin repayment.
This grace period will be six months for a Direct Stafford Loan.
(If youre a parent reading this and you have a FFEL or Direct PLUSLoan, you dont have a grace period and generally must begin repay-
ment within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed.)
You have a choice of repayment plans (pg. 6). Your monthly pay-
ment will depend on the size of your debt and the length of yourrepayment period. Funding Education Beyond High School: TheGuide to Federal Student Aid explains available repayment options,
includes examples of monthly payments for different loan amounts,
and covers other topics you need to consider when managing yourloans. To use the calculator to determine your repayment amounts
under each of the different repayment plans go to http://www.ed.gov/
offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/calc.html.
Exit CounselingYoull receive information about repayment and your rights and
responsibilities as a borrower. We cant emphasize enough the impor-
tance of making your full loan payment on time either monthly (which
is usually when youll pay) or according to your repayment schedule. If
you dont, you could end up in default, which has serious consequenc-es. Student loans are real loansjust as real as car loans or mortgages.
You have to pay back your student loans.
Get Your Loan InformationThe U.S. Department of Educations National Student Loan Data
System (NSLDS) allows you to access information on loan and/or fed-
eral grant amounts, your loan status (including outstanding balances),and disbursements made. Go to www.nslds.ed.gov.
New Deferment InformationThe College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA), enacted on
Sept. 27, 2007, modified the Military Service Deferment, created the
Active Duty Student Deferment and changed the poverty line standard
for the Economic Hardship Deferment for borrowers in the FFELand Direct Loan. For detailed information, contact the Direct Loan
Servicing Center at www.dl.ed.gov or by calling 1-800-848-0979 or
1-315-738-6634. TTY users should call 1-800-848-0983.
Federal Parent Loans toUndergraduate Students (PLUS)
SFC requires students to complete the FAFSA and have a validSAR on file to process a PLUS Loan. For lender information you may
search Google for Federal PLUS Loans. This federal student loan
program for parents of dependent students enables parents to borrowfrom a lending institution for the students education. Students will
not be able to charge tuition or books against the PLUS loan. The
award limit is the college budget less other financial aid. A minimum
half-time enrollment status (6-8 hours) per standard term is requiredfor consideration and students must meet minimum standards of
Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Policies That Affect You
Satisfactory Academic Progress for FinancialAid RecipientsMinimum Standards
Federal and state regulations require that students meet minimum
standards in order to be eligible to receive financial aid funds. Theminimum standards at SFC are defined below and are applied to all
financial aid programs administered by the college, except those pro-
grams where eligibility requirements are defined by institutional oroutside donor guidelines:1. Students must meet an academic performance requirement of at
least a 2.0 all college cumulative grade point average (GPA).
2. Students must make progress toward their degree. Minimum prog-ress toward a degree requires initial year nancial aid applicantswho have previously attended SFC to earn 67 percent of registra-tion attempted at SFC.
3. Minimum progress toward a degree requires continuing nancialaid recipients to earn 67 percent of credit hours attempted duringthe current academic year for renewal eligibility. If a continuingnancial aid recipient completes zero credits/hours for any funded
term during the academic year, then he or she will lose all subse-quent nancial aid awarded for that academic year.
4. Students must complete their educational objective within a giventime frame. This limit is effective whether or not nancial aid hasever been applied for or received.
a. All transfer credits as well as all SFC attempted course work wil lbe included as attempted credit hours.
b. All AA, AS and AAS degree-seeking students have a maximumof 90 attempted credit hours.
c. All vocational and certicate (i.e. any 6000 to 7999 program codesuch as program code 6507 Ofce Systems Specialist) seekingstudents have a maximum of 45 attempted credit hours or less.
d. All BAS degree-seek ing students have a maximum of 180 at-tempted credit hours.
Effect of Incomplete Grades, Withdrawals, RemedialCourse Work, and Course Repeats
A student who has no completed credit hours and has incompletes
in a term has 20 school days from the first day of classes of the follow-
ing term to make up the incomplete grades in order to continue receiv-
ing funds. Reinstatement of awards is contingent on a funds-available
basis and it is the students responsibility to notify the Financial Aid
Office in writing within the time frame.
If grade changes or incomplete grades made up after the time frame
should affect subsequent terms or academic year eligibility, students
must notify the Financial Aid Office in writing of such changes.
Withdrawals from any course(s) will be counted in the total credit
hours attempted and may result in failure to meet the standards of
satisfactory academic progress. Students must follow the official with-drawal procedures established by the college.
Course repeats will be counted in the total attempted credit hours.
See Grades and Reports in the Academic Affairs section of the college
catalog for additional information.
Funding for remedial course work will be limited to 30 credit hours
regardless of whether or not the student received any financial aid for
these remedial (college preparatory courses) credit hours. For students
receiving financial aid, federal regulations place no limit on the num-
ber of ESL (English as a Second Language) credit hours a student may
take. Remedial and ESL course work are treated the same as other
courses for satisfactory academic progress purposes. Grades received
in these courses will be used in calculating a GPA and hours attempted
will be used to determine the percent of completion. Remedial andESL course work will be counted when determining the maximum
time frame for receiving financial aid.
ReinstatementIf a student is denied/suspended from financial aid, the student
must attend a semester or semesters on unaided status until minimum
standards are met.
Determination of Continued Eligibility
Probation/SuspensionStudents will be monitored for an all college cumulative 2.0 GPA,
67 percent completion of credit hours attempted and maximum time
frame at the end of every term. Failure to maintain an all college
cumulative 2.0 GPA or failure to earn 67 percent completion will result
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in a probationary status that remains until the final review is per-
formed. Students who complete zero credit hours or reach the maxi-
mum time frame will be suspended/denied from financial aid.
A final review of satisfactory progress will occur at the end of the
students award year. Students who do not meet the above stated mini-
mum requirement will be suspended from receipt of financial aid.
Students who have reached the maximum time frame in their pro-
gram of study may appeal for consideration of any further financial aid.
A student will not be eligible for renewal of financial aid if mini-mum standards were not met for the prior funded year even if the
cumulative hours earned (entire SFC academic record) is 67 percent of
all attempted hours.
A student who is suspended because of zero credit hours or less
than 67 percent completed must attend, unaided, until the completion
deficit points are made up for the prior funded year.
Students must have an all college cumulative 2.0 GPA in order to
continue receiving financial aid.
Students have the right of appeal if circumstances warrant further
review.
AppealStudents have the right to appeal a financial aid denial or suspension
if they have special circumstances that prevented them from meeting
the satisfactory academic progress requirements. Circumstances that
may be considered for this appeal include: death in the students imme-
diate family, medical emergencies, accidents, divorce or separation of
parents, personal tragedy, or other documented circumstances beyond
the students control that prevented him or her from meeting the mini-
mum standards.
Procedure for ReviewIn order to appeal the decision on this basis, the following proce-
dures must be used:
1. A request must be submitted by the student in writing to the Finan-
cial Aid Ofce.
2. The circumstances which prevented satisfactory progress must beclearly stated.
3. The request must include documentation to support the exceptional
circumstance, such as death certicate, statement from physician,
or other veriable information. All documentation is subject to
verication by the Financial Aid Ofce.
4. Once the review has been made the student will be notied of the
result of the review.
Transfer Student EvaluationAll transfer credits as well as all SFC attempted course work will be
included as attempted credit hours.
Transfer students applying for financial aid must have at least an
all college cumulative 2.0 GPA after transfer credits are evaluated to
be eligible to receive financial aid funding. Transfer students with lessthan an all college cumulative 2.0 GPA and attempting to qualify for
aid in subsequent terms must either:
1. Raise the al l college cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0 or
2. Earn a minimum term GPA of 2.5 for enrollment of at least half-
time status. (This must be performed the rst term enrolled at
SFC.)
Postsecondary Adult Programs (PSAV) PSAV programs greater than or equal to 900 clock hours: Course
work in these PSAV programs will be converted to credit hours for
nancial aid payment and will follow the same satisfactory academ-
ic standards as noted above for other credit programs.
PSAV programs 600 to 899 clock hours: Course work in these
PSAV programs is based on clock hour attendance. Students
receiving nancial aid must successfully complete the clock hour
course work with a 2.0 GPA for each class funded before additional
payment can be made. Duration of eligibility will be limited to the
length of the program.
Federal Repayment PolicyAs a result of the Higher Education Act of 1998, a student who
completely withdraws from classes may be required to repay a percent-age of financial aid funds received.
The Registrars Office, located in R-101, is the designated office tocontact about withdrawing from the college. Office hours are: 8 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For official withdrawal procedures,please see the college catalog.
College refund policy dictates that fees will be refunded in full forcourse work dropped during the drop with a refund date or canceledby the college. However, the federal repayment policy supersedes thecollege refund policy for students receiving federal financial aid andcompletely withdrawing from the college.
In general, a portion of federal student financial aid (Title IV)grant or loan funds, but not federal college work study funds, must bereturned to the Title IV programs upon a recipients withdrawal fromschool. Simply put, any Title IV financial aid recipient who withdrawswithin the first 60 percent of the payment period measured in calendar
days owes a portion of unearned aid back to the federal government.The college will also owe a percentage of the refund of the institutionalcosts. Any amount that the college repays will be billed to the student.
All students receiving Title IV assistance who completely with-draw are subject to the federal repayment law. This law uses the termsearned and unearned Title IV funds when relating the amountof assistance applicable to the percentage of time enrolled. It is theunearned portion that becomes the focus of the Return of Title IVFunds formula.
The school must first determine the percentage of Title IV assis-tance the student earned. Up through the 60 percent point in time,the percentage of assistance earned is equal to the percentage of thepayment period completed as of the day the student withdrew. If thewithdrawal occurs after the 60 percent point, then the percentage
earned is 100 percent, and no refund/repayment is required. The dif-ference between the earned Title IV assistance and 100 percent equalsthe percentage of unearned Title IV funds that are therefore subject torepayment by the school and/or the student. Any required repaymentis allocated back to the Title IV programs in order specified by law.*A student must repay the portion of the original grant overpaymentthat is in excess of half of the total Title IV grant funds that he or shereceived or could have received. The student does not have to repaygrant overpayments of $50 or less per program. Any repayment of TitleIV loans is to be repaid under the conditions of the existing promis-sory note.
A student who owes a grant repayment remains ineligible for furtherTitle IV assistance until the grant is repaid, unless the student andthe U.S. Department of Education agree on a satisfactory repayment
arrangement. The U.S. Department of Education allows a student toretain eligibility for 45 days from the date that the institution sendsthe repayment notification to the student. To continue eligibility past45 days, the student will either have to pay the overpayment in full ormake satisfactory arrangement with the U.S. Department of Educationto repay.
For more specific information regarding this policy or for examplesof the repayment formula, please contact the Financial Aid Office at(352) 395-5480.
*Return Title IV funds in the order as specified by law:
1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans
2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loans
3. Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans
4. Subsidized Direct Stafford Loans
5. Perkins Loans6. Federal PLUS Loans
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7. Direct PLUS Loans
8. Federal Pell Grant
9. Academic Competitiveness Grant
10. Federal SEOG
11. Other Title IV assistance
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA on the WebFor federal program information, help in filling out the FAFSAapplication, requesting a duplicate Student Aid Report (SAR), change
of address, adding schools, or query status:
(800) 433-3243
TTY (800)730-8913
www.fafsa.ed.gov/
FAFSA on the Web Customer Service
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/contact.htm
Federal PIN Registration
http://www.pin.ed.gov
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
U.S. Department of Educations central database with Title IV loans
and/or Federal Pell Grant information including loan and/or grantamounts, outstanding balances, loan status, and disbursements.
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/
Direct Loan Services Online
https://www.dl.ed.gov/borrower/BorrowerWelcomePage.jsp
Federal Direct Loans
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan
Federal Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN) Online
http://dlenote.ed.gov
Closed School Search Page
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/FSA/closedschool/searchpage.cfm
Federal Student Aid
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov
Aid for Native American Studentshttp://www.finaid.org/otheraid/natamind.phtml
Scholarships Information
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/
scholarships.jsp?g
Scholarship Scam Alert
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/sscams.html
Bright Futures
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/
Florida Financial Aid Application
http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
Selective Service System Online
http://www.sss.gov
Title IV Code Search Pagehttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/FSLookupServlet
Student Gateway to the U.S. Government
http://www.students.gov
U.S. Department of Education SFA Ombudsman
http://www.ombudsman.ed.gov/
Floridas Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students
http://www.facts.org
The National Scholars Honor Society
http://www.CollegeHonors.org
SFC Career Resource Centers Scholarship Information
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/crc/fr.htm
How Will I Get My Money?Financial aid checks are mailed to the students current address on
file with the Registrars Office approximately three working days after
the drop with a refund date. Please keep your mailing address up to
date to prevent your check(s) from being lost or returned in the mail.
Federal Pell Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans disbursements must be accepted
by the federal government prior to checks processing. Florida Student
Assistance Grant, Bright Futures and other state scholarship checks
will be processed as funds become available and internal reporting
is completed. SFC Endowment Scholarship checks will be processed
mid-semester.Financial aid checks will not be mailed to students owing an obliga-
tion to the college. If you owe an obligation, you will be notified and
should resolve the issue. Once your issues have been resolved, your
check may be picked up at the Cashiers Office. You are responsible for
any debt or overpayment occurring as a result of your error or institu-
tional error. The Cashiers Office is located in the Alan J. Robertson
Administration Building, room 52, and is open for business Monday
through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional InformationAnti Drug Abuse Act
Students should be aware that, if convicted of a drug felony, they
may lose eligibility for federal financial aid programs.Default
Students are not eligible for federal or state student aid if they are in
default on a federal loan or owe a repayment on a student grant.
A student who has a financial obligation or is in default on a student
loan shall not be permitted to graduate, register, receive an academic
transcript or benefit from other regular college services.
Need Financial Aid Forms?You can download forms at http://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/forms.
php.
Report Outside ResourcesNotify the Financial Aid Office of all f inancial aid assistance not
listed on your award notification as your award may have to be adjust-ed. You will be responsible for any overpayment occurring as a result
of receipt of outside resources.
Check the WebIt is your responsibility to check eSantaFe for your financial aid
information and read your notifications regularly.
Professional JudgmentFederal regulations allow SFC to deny loan eligibility to any student
based on the professional judgment of the financial aid administrator.
If you or your family have unusual circumstances that affect your eligi-
bility consult with a financial aid specialist for additional information.
Disclaimer
Availability and regulations governing the financial aid programsas well as institutional policies and procedures are subject to change
without notice. Updated information may be available on our website
at http://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/.
Federal Student Aid Office of the OmbudsmanAn ombudsman resolves disputes from a neutral, independent view-
point. The U.S. Department of Education provides the services of the
Student Financial Aid Ombudsman who works with student loan bor-
rowers to resolve loan disputes and problems informally. The office
can be contacted at (877) 557-2575, via the Web at http://ombudsman.
ed.gov, or by mail at:
FSA Ombudsman
U.S. Department of Education
830 First Street, NE, Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20202-5144
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Interested in a Direct Loan for Summer 2010?Download and submit to our office the summer financial aid appli-
cation that will be available in early spring 2010. Please read the infor-mation below regarding your loan eligibility for the fall 2010 term.
If you have been awarded Direct Loans for the fall and spring termsof the 2009-2010 academic year and are interested in Direct Loans for
summer 2010 term, the following may apply to you:
You may have less loan eligibility for the fall 2010 term if your sum-mer loan award exceeds one-half of the maximum you are entitled to
borrow in an academic year (an 8-month period). Your academic yearlimit is based on your grade level (first or second year in program) and
dependency status (independent or dependent).The amount of your award is based on the assumption of full-time
enrollment in the full term. The amount of your award is based onyour registration (number of credit hours) and on the enrollment peri-
od (full semester and/or flexterm) and it may change accordingly.
Example 1John is a dependent rst year student. During the summer 2010, hewas awarded a subsidized loan for $3500. The maximum eligibility
of his fall 2010 loan is $0. This amount is the difference betweenhis loan limit ($3500) and the summer loan award ($3500) = $0.
Example 2Mary is an independent rst year student. During the summer
2010, she was awarded a subsidized loan for $3500 and an unsubsi-dized loan for $1500. She has no additional subsidized loan eligibil-ity for fall 2010 because her summer 2010 subsidized loan for $3500
was the maximum she is entitled to borrow per academic year. Forfall 2010 the maximum amount of her unsubsidized loan eligibility
is $2500. This amount is the difference between her unsubsidizedloan limit ($4000) and her summer 2010 loan award ($1500) =
$2500.Should you have any questions regarding your loan eligibil-ity, please contact the Financial Aid Ofce at [email protected] or call (352) 395-5480.
Study AbroadStudents participating in a Santa Fe College (SFC) Study Abroad
program may be eligible to receive financial assistance for their aca-
demic credits approved by SFC if the coursework is required for thestudents program of study at SFC.
Other Sources of Aid
2009-2010 ScholarshipsScholarships are gift aid based on scholastic achievement or special
talent; some consider financial need. Scholarships designated for Santa
Fe College students are described below. Many outside organizations
offer awards based on place of residence, background, professional
affiliations and/or field of study. Free computerized scholarship search
assistance is available in the Career Resource Center. Outside aid isconsidered in your aid package and must be reported to the Financial
Aid Office.
Many upper division schools offer transfer scholarships to out-
standing students graduating from SFC. For information on such
scholarships, contact the university or college you plan to attend or
visit our website at http://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/scholarships.php.
Transfer scholarship deadlines are usually early spring for the following
fall term.
SFC Board of Trustees ScholarshipsBy Florida statute, the following nine scholarships are funded in
part by a portion of every tuition dollar. These scholarships offer
tuition up to 76 credit hours or program length plus a $700 books/sup-plies allowance for a maximum of two years, unless otherwise stated.
In-state tuition and fees are charged to these awards, unless otherwise
stated in the students scholarship.
Board of Trustees ScholarshipsThis one-year need-based award is offered on a first-come, first-
served basis to in-district students who have completed all SFC admis-
sion requirements and the Federal Application for Student Financial
Aid. Students must meet minimum standards of academic progress as
defined on page 7.
AthleticsThis one-year renewable award is offered through the SFC Athletics
Department to students who excel in baseball, basketball or softball.
Students selected by the SFC Athletics Department must meet stateathletic scholarship guidelines for eligibility and renewal. Full-time
enrollment is required. Contact the Athletics Department at (352) 395-
5535 for more information.
Creative ArtsThis one-year renewable award is offered through SFCs Fine Arts
Department to students who excel in art, dance, debate, music or
theater. Consideration of candidates is based on auditions, portfolio,
interview and recommendation. Students must enroll in courses relat-
ing to award, and ful l-time enrollment is required. Contact Fine Arts
Chairperson at (352) 395-5310 for more information.
College Achievement Program
This award is offered each year to outstanding participants in theCollege Achievement Program. Students have three years to use this
award. Full-time enrollment is required and students must maintain
a 2.5 cumulative GPA for renewal. Contact the Office of Diversity at
(352) 395-5058 for more information.
James Gregg Honors ProgramThe Honors Program Scholarship Committee will award up to twen-
ty scholarships per academic year to selected students from the Honors
Program. Each scholarship will be granted for one year, renewable
up to two consecutive years if academic standards are met. Contact
the Office of International Education, Economic Development and
Honors Program at (352) 381-3646 for more information.
Public ServiceThis scholarship is offered to selected students who are participating
in the Gainesville Police Departments Cadet Program. Students are
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expected to attend full time and must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA
for renewal. Contact GPD Crime Prevention at (352) 334-2444 for
more information.
Student AmbassadorThis one-year award is offered through SFCs Welcome and
Admissions Center to 16 students selected to represent the college for
the fall and spring terms. Students must have earned at least 18 credit
hours at SFC with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to apply for consideration.
Contact the program coordinator at (352) 395- 5453.
Student GovernmentThis scholarship is awarded to the current academic year Student
Government leadership team. Students must maintain a 2.5 cumula-
tive GPA and must comply with the Student Government constitution
to remain eligible. Students should contact the Student Government
office in the Center for Student Leadership and Activities.
Technology and Applied SciencesThis scholarship is available to 18 students enrolled in SFCs Career
and Technical Education Programs. Students must maintain a 2.0
cumulative GPA for renewal. For additional information contact
the Office of International Education, Economic Development and
Honors Program at (352) 381-3646 or in Building P, room 213.SFC Endowment Scholarships
The following scholarships are offered through the SFC Endowment
Corporation:
Alachua County/SFC Minority Scholarship
Alfred B. Watson, Sr. and Agnes W. Watson Scholarship
Altrusa International, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida
Altrusa International, Inc. of Starke, Florida
Arts and Sciences Scholarship
ASA/NHRA Automotive Technology Scholarship
A.W. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship
Billy and Glenna F. Brashear Nursing and Health Scholarship
Boone/Bussard Welding ScholarshipBradford County/Andrews SFC Minority Scholarship
Bruce P. Walek Memorial Scholarship
Charisma OConnor Memorial Scholarship
Charles L. Blount Scholarship
Charles R. Perry Memorial Scholarship
Christa Leigh Hoyt Memorial Scholarship
Colonel R. James Glikes Memorial Scholarship
Davis, Monk & Co. Leo T. Hury Business Scholarship
Dewitt C. Jones and Jeanne C. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Dexter and Sarajo OSteen Family Scholarship
Disneys Animal Kingdom/Animal Programs Scholarship
Dr. Erich and Ellen Farber ScholarshipDr. Lamar E. Crevasse Scholarship
Ester Porter Lane Memorial Scholarship
Fiona Kathleen Gott Memorial Scholarship
Florence Smith Nursing Scholarship
Francis B. Watson Memorial Scholarship
Gene Gerber Memorial Scholarship
Guy and Elizabeth Andrews Scholarship
H. Medford and Patricia Connelly Scholarship
Harold A. and Jeanne Cruthirds Johnson Scholarship
Henry H. Beck Memorial Scholarship
Herron Health Care Scholarship
Hung-Sen Wu Memorial Scholarship
Irene Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
James and Rena Swick Memorial Scholarship
James F. Moore Memorial Scholarship
Jean Rae Bronson Nursing Scholarship
Jeff Block Memorial Scholarship
Jeffrey Mattison Wershow Memorial Scholarship
Joseph W. Fordyce Scholarsh ip
Joyce Doke Riherd/Bradford County Public Health
Nursing ScholarshipKiwanis Club of Starke Community Service Scholarship
Laura Lopez Memorial Scholarship
Lillian Stump Nursing & Health Related Scholarship
Margaret F. Knapp Nursing Scholarship
Margaret R.T. Morgan Nursing Scholarship
Mark M. and Flora Yon Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Mazdak Noorbakhsh Memorial Scholarship
Medical and Surgical Afliates (MSA) Nursing and
Health Related Scholarship
Newberry Garden Club Scholarship
Nicholas J. Gonzalez Memorial Scholarship
Noah Jacob Rodkin Memorial ScholarshipNorman Jensen Art Scholarship
Norris O. Roszel Family Scholarship
Nursing & Health Related Scholarship
Nursing Education Scholarship
Pamphalon Foundation Scholarship
Patricia M. Blount Scholarship
Patricia Sherman Fabrick/Alachua Habitat for Humanity Scholarship
Philip H. Baker Gainesville Civitan Club Scholarship
Plus One Scholarship
Professional Retail Sales Associate Scholarship
Roxann Kelley Buehn Memorial Scholarship
S. Clark Butler ScholarshipShands at Starke Auxiliary Scholarship
Shands at University of Florida/Rosa B. Williams Scholarship
Starke Rotary Club Scholarship
Village Nursing Scholarship
Eligibility requirements for SFC Endowment Scholarships vary.
Some awards are offered to graduating high school seniors in Alachua
and Bradford counties; others are available to students entering SFC
automotive, welding, business programs and health related fields. For
information on specific scholarships please visit www.sfcollege.edu/
scholarships.
A scholarship handbook will be available at Alachua and Bradford
county high schools in early spring. Most deadlines are March 6, 2009
for the 2009-2010 academic year. Tuition may be charged to acceptedawards. Awards range from $1000 to $1600 per academic year payable
during the fall and spring semesters.
Other Scholarships
Math Opens the Door Scholarships (MODS)The Santa Fe College mathematics department offers 30 scholar-
ships worth $3125 per year to recipients majoring in mathematics or
engineering who desire to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program
in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics. Both first-time-in-
college and in-college students can apply but eligibility criteria vary.
The scholarship is both merit and need-based so the student must
also apply for Federal Financial Assistance. Additional information
may be viewed at SFCs Math Opens the Door Web site at http://www.
sfcollege.edu.
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Phi Theta Kappa International Honor SocietyOver $35 million in local, regional, and international scholarships is
available to Phi Theta Kappa Members. For more details, please con-
tact the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Committee in S-154 or e-mail
[email protected]. To find out when the scholarship com-
mittee meets, call (352) 395-4105.
Barry Goldwater
Awarded to college students who intend to pursue careers in math,natural sciences and engineering fields. For more information, call
(352) 395-5010.
Jack Kent CookeAwards approximately 50 scholarships to undergraduate students
attending community colleges or two-year institutions in the U.S. and
planning to transfer to four-year institutions. For more information,
call (352) 395-5010.
Hispanic Scholarship FundOffered to community college students who plan to transfer and
enroll in a degree-seeking program at a four-year U.S. accredited
institution in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.hsf.net/
Scholarships.aspx.
Native American/Morris K. Udall ScholarshipOffered to Native Americans and Alaska native students who have
demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment, tribalpublic policy or native health. For more information, visit http://www.udall.gov.
The Foundation of the National Student NursesAssociation Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Offered to students currently enrolled in one of the nursing pro-
grams. For more information, visit http://www.nsna.org/foundation/
resources/.
Transfer Scholarshipshttp://www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid/scholarships.php
Other Scholarshipshttp://www.sfcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships.php
State of Florida Programshttp://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
The Florida Department of Education offers various student finan-
cial assistance programs which are administered by the Office of
Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) http://www.floridastudentfinancial-
aid.org/ in Tallahassee. These programs include Florida Bright Futures,
Florida Student Assistant Grant, Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge
Grant and more.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship ProgramThis is a state scholarship awarded to Florida high school graduates
who demonstrate high academic achievement. Awards are issued by the
State of Florida directly to the eligible student. Initial eligibility is gen-
erally determined in your senior year of high school. The program has
three levels. You may receive only one of the following:1. Florida Academic Scholars Award pays 100 percent of college-level
tuition plus a book allowance, and requires a 3.0 cumulative GPAfor renewal; or
2. Florida Medall ion Scholars Award (pays 100 percent of college-leveltuition for associate degree programs or 75 percent of college-leveltuition for certicate programs), and requires a 2.75 cumulativeGPA for renewal; or
3. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award (pays 75 percent of
vocational program tuition), requires 2.75 cumulative GPA for
renewal
Renewal also requires completion of at least 6 credit hours of
college-level course work each term. Each award level has different
academic criteria for eligibility. The top-ranked scholar from each
county will receive an additional award of up to $1,500. Applications
and eligibility criteria are available from your high schools guidance
office or from the Florida Department of Education Web site: flori-dastudentfinancialaid.org. SFC receives electronic information abouteligible scholars from the Florida Department of Education. You must
enroll for at least 6 hours of college-level course work each term. Initial
award amounts are estimated for purposes of SFCs financial aid awardplanning.
Actual payment depends upon the program regulations and theamount of tuition and fees assessed for the term. The scholarships
will cover the designated percentage of in-state college-level tuitionand fees for up to 45 credit hours of course work each year. Payment
will be based on your actual tuition charges. Bright Futures awards areavailable for fall and spring terms only. For additional details about the
Bright Futures program and program regulations, visit floridastudentfi-
nancialaid.org.
For more information, point your Web browser to www.sfcollege.edu.The e-mail address is [email protected].
Statement of Equal Access/Equal Opportunity
Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rightsof all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination basedon, but not limited to, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national
origin, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status and/or sexual orientation.
Lela Elmore, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator
R-Annex, room 105, (352) 395-5420
Santa Fe College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate and
Baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500
for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College.
2009 Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida