Financial Aid Guarantee Date
Students who have a complete financial aid file and meet all eligibility requirements by July 13, 2012 are guaranteed to have the aid they qualify for awarded by the start of the fall 2012 semester.
A complete financial aid file means that you have submitted all requested documentation, that the documentation is complete and signed and that there are no discrepancies between your documentation and the information provided on the FAFSA you had processed.
Eligibility requirements are defined in the SWIC Financial Aid Handbook and the Student Guide discussed below. In particular, a student must be active in a program eligible for financial aid, be enrolled in courses needed for that program, meet satisfactory academic progress requirements and meet other criteria established by the Department of Education and the State of Illinois.
Financial Aid Handbook
The
Financial Aid Handbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the
Student Guide published by the U.S. Department of Education. Together, these references will answer the majority of your questions.
Contact Us
Belleville Campus: 618-235-2700, ext. 5288
Red Bud Campus: 618-282-6682, ext. 8114
Sam Wolf Granite City Campus: 618-931-0600, ext. 7610
Toll Free in Illinois: 866-942-SWIC (7942), ext. 5288
Financial Aid Eligibility for SWIC Certificates
To be considered for financial aid, a student must be in an eligible program. All associate degrees except Massage Therapy (027B) are eligible. Not all certificates are eligible.
Check certificate eligibility.
Foundation Scholarships
Learn how to apply for the privately funded scholarships available only to SWIC students through the SWIC
Foundation.
Apply for Federal and State Financial Aid
Apply for federal and state financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The school code for SWIC is 001636. You can pick up a worksheet at the SWIC Financial Aid and Student Employment Office or from high school guidance counselors. You need to complete the FAFSA for each academic year.
Assistance with the FAFSA is available at SWIC through PALS.
Loan Entrance Counseling and Federal Direct MPN
SWIC participates in the Direct Loan Program. All students must complete a Loan Entrance Interview for Direct Loans and a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note (MPN). Visit https://studentloans.gov and complete the steps noted as 'Entrance Counseling' and 'Sign Master Promissory Note.'
Students may also borrow through the Alternative Loan Program.
Loan Exit Counseling
Student loan borrowers who drop below six hours per term or are no longer enrolled must complete Exit Counseling. Students can complete
Loan Exit Counseling online.