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Financial Emergency? Get assistance when you need it

2023-01-11

Student holds his hand to his head and looks depressed as he stares at a piggy bankIf you have a serious financial emergency that may cause you to miss class or drop out of college for a semester, Southwestern Community College has a couple of options for providing financial resources.

If you plan to graduate in the next three semesters …

… from a curriculum or occupational education program, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the Finish Line Grant - a new program established by Gov. Roy Cooper that provides up to $1,000 for a non-recurring financial need. 

To apply for these funds, you must:

  1. Be enrolled in a degree program at SCC.
  2. Plan to graduate in the next three semesters
  3. Hold a GPA of 2.00 or greater
  4. Meet with a member of SCC’s Financial Aid team to get eligibility certified

 

Please contact your Financial Aid Office to inquiry 828-339-4438 or financialaid@southwesterncc.edu.

Funds are not be distributed directly to students, but to the person or company requiring payment. For example, if a student applies for a Finish Line Grant to pay for a car repair, the approved payment will go to the auto repair shop.

Finish Line Grant funds are not to be used for student expenses that are not allowed as supportive
services including:

  • Titled or deeded items or when recovery of the expense is anticipated (e.g. rent or housing deposits, mortgage payments, property taxes, fines and late fees).
  • Purchase of vehicles.
  • Vehicle payments.
  • Business startup costs.
  • Internet or phone service (including a prepaid plan, minutes etc.).

 

If you don't plan to graduate in the next three semesters …

… from a curriculum or occupational program, or if you’ve exhausted Finish Line Grant funding and have additional needs, you may still be eligible for assistance through SCC’s Student Emergency Fund program.

This program is ideal when you have small, time-sensitive financial needs such as fuel for your vehicle.

To apply for assistance through the Student Emergency Fund, contact Kathy Posey of the SCC Foundation: k_posey@southwesternncc.edu or 828.339.4227.

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