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.
If your immigration status doesn't allow you to complete the FAFSA, you may be eligible for state financial aid through the Minnesota Dream Act.
Get Started with Financial Aid
Use SCTCC school code 005534 when filling out the FAFSA.
You will need:
- Your Social Security Number
- Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
- Your income tax returns, W-2s, and other financial records for the year that's indicated on the FAFSA. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)
- Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
- Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
- An FSA ID to sign electronically.
If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s). For more information, visit the FAFSA website.
The Minnesota Dream Act will provide certain benefits to undocumented students who meet the following criteria:
- Attended a Minnesota high school for at least 3 years; and
- Graduated from a Minnesota high school or earned a GED in Minnesota; and
- Registered with the U.S. Selective Service (applies only to males 18 to 25 years old); and
- Provide documentation to show they have applied for lawful immigration status but only if a federal process exists for a student to do so (does not include applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - DACA). There is currently not a federal process in place, so this documentation is not currently required.
Visit the Minnesota Dream Act application at the Office of Higher Education site for more info and an application.
How to check your Financial Aid Status
- Log into your eServices account
- Click or tap through to Financial Aid
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