From filling out the FAFSA to setting up your loans, applying for financial aid is one of the big steps you'll need to take before you start classes.

The first step in receiving financial aid is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as you can. First-time and returning students should fill out the FAFSA every year.

Use SCTCC school code 005534 when filling out the FAFSA.

 

Complete your FAFSA

Financial Aid Timeline

Additional Funding Opportunities:

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages – Fall Semester 

  • Financial Aid applies to accounts for Fall semester. See Disbursement Dates. 
  • Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail

Submit a FAFSA or a Minnesota Dream Act Application:

  • Create your FSA ID with the Department of Education so you can electronically sign your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You and your parents can both register for an FSA ID.
    • Complete the FAFSA: Make sure to list the St. Cloud Technical and Community College code 005534 on the application so SCTCC will receive your information.

OR

Begin applying for local scholarships.

Apply for spring semester SCTCC scholarships.

Veteran Benefits Certification – Spring Semester 

Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages – Spring Semester 

  • Financial Aid applies to accounts for spring semester. See Disbursement Dates. 
  • Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail.  

Satisfactory Academic Progress 

Veteran Benefits Certification – Summer Term 

Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages – Summer Term 

  • Financial Aid applies to accounts for summer term. See Disbursement Dates. 
  • Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail.  

Satisfactory Academic Progress 

Additional Funding Opportunities: 

Financial Aid Award: 
You will receive an email from Financial Services with instructions on how to review your financial aid offer for the upcoming academic year.

  • Login to eServices
  • Select “Financial Aid” and “Review and Respond to Award Notification” 

Loans: 
If you've accepted a Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan for the first time:  

Direct Deposit: 
Please have your direct deposit information completed at least two weeks prior to the start of the semester/term. 

  • Login to eServices with your StarID and password 
  • Choose “Financial Aid” 
  • Choose “Direct Deposit Setup” 

Financial aid overage checks will be mailed to the student’s local address on file if direct deposit is not set up. 

Additional Funding Opportunities: 

Veteran Benefits Certification – Fall Semester

Additional Funding Opportunities

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Financial Aid Applies and Disbursement of Overages – Fall Semester 

  • Financial Aid applies to accounts for Fall semester. See Disbursement Dates. 
  • Direct Deposits are sent to banks or checks are put in the mail

How to check your Financial Aid Status

  1. Log into your eServices account
  2. Click or tap through to Financial Aid

Financial Aid and Charging Books   Financial Aid Disbursement 
Financial Aid Forms  Loan Information

Questions?

Financial Services can help!