Types of Aid

Federal Pell Grant Program - The Pell Grant is a federal aid program with the maximum award of $11,092 per year (fall, spring, summer), based on eligibility as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. All students must apply for this grant in order to be considered for other types of financial aid. Eligible students must enroll at least part-time, be a citizen of the United States or an eligible non-citizen, not hold a bachelor’s degree, not be in default on a federal loan, not owe money on a federal student grant, and meet SAP requirements for the institution. Currently, all Associate Degree and Diploma programs offered by the College are eligible, but only certain certificate programs meet eligibility criteria. Certificates must contain at least 16 credit hours to be considered eligible for federal aid.
Important: To be considered for full-time enrollment, a financial aid student must be enrolled in 12 credit hours or more for the semester. This includes fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Federal Pell Grant Proration is based on the following standards:
- Full-time (12+ credit hours), full award
- ¾-time (9 – 11 credit hours), ¾ or full award
- ½-time (6 – 8 credit hours), ½ award
- < ½ time (1 – 5 credit hours), prorated based on Pell chart schedule
If a student would like to check a loan status from a loan received at a previous college, they may do so at www.nslds.ed.gov.
Federal Work-Study Program - The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) provides part-time jobs to students who demonstrate financial need. Application for Work-Study is made by completing the FAFSA and a Work-Study application. Work-Study applications can be obtained from the Financial Aid Office or on the Financial Aid Forms webpage at www.sampsoncc.edu. Eligible students may work up to the maximum number of hours per week as specified on their FWS contract. Jobs usually range from 8 to 15 hours per week and currently pay above the minimum wage rate. Contact the FA Office at www.finaid@sampsoncc.edu to inquiry about the current rate of pay for FWS positions. Hours may be increased for FWS positions during the summer semester. The Financial Aid Office selects applicants to interview based on the approved FWS positions for the academic year. Final selection of the FWS student is determined by the supervisor of the FWS position.
Federal Supplemental Opportunities Grant Program - The Federal Supplemental Opportunities Grant Program (FSEOG) is designed to provide grants to exceptionally needy students. Application for this grant is made by completing the FAFSA. Priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Colleges participating in the FSEOG program annually receive a limited amount of FSEOG funds. Once all FSEOG funds have been awarded and disbursed to students, no additional FSEOG awards can be made for the year.
NC Scholarship - The NC Scholarship works with federal aid to provide an amount of financial assistance with additional state funding to students with exceptional need. The scholarship is awarded only for the fall and spring semesters. Eligible students must be North Carolina residents as defined by North Carolina Residency Manual, enrolled at least six (6) credit hours per semester in a curriculum program and meet SAP requirements for the institution. Students that have earned a bachelor's degree are ineligible. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is used to also qualify for Federal Pell Grant. Award amounts are pre-determined and delivered by CFNC. The FAFSA opens annually on October 1. The FAFSA filing priority date for North Carolina Community Colleges is August 15. Applicants completing the FAFSA after these dates may be denied if insufficient funds are available. SCC encourages students to complete the FAFSA application as soon as it is made available each October 1 due to funds being contingent on funding from the State of North Carolina.
Forgivable Education Loan for Service - This loan was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2011 and the first loans were available for the 2012-13 academic year. The loan provides financial assistance to qualified students who are committed to working in North Carolina in fields designated as critical employment shortage areas. Information regarding the application process, requirements, and eligible programs can be found online at http://www.cfnc.org.
NC Veterans’ Affairs Scholarship - The Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers scholarship assistance to North Carolina children of deceased or disabled veterans or of certain veterans who were listed in a POW/MIA status. An eligible student should write to the NC Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Raleigh, NC, for information.
SCC Foundation Academic Scholarships - The SCC Foundation administers the following scholarships:
SCC Foundation Endowed Scholarships

SCC Foundation General Scholarships
Sampson Promise Scholarship
Dominion Energy Promesa

Students applying for scholarship are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA. FAFSA completion is required for students seeking the Sampson Promise scholarship by the scholarship application deadline.
Emergency Loans - The Sampson Community College Foundation, Inc. provides small, short-term loans for currently enrolled students who experience emergency situations prior to receiving other financial aid. Applications for these loans are available in the SCC Foundation Office and are limited by availability of funds.
Other Types of Aid - Sampson Community College coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies to offer other types of assistance. Students should check their College email throughout the semester to learn of other financial aid opportunities. For more information, contact: The SCC Financial Aid Office, Sampson County Department of Social Services, Sampson County Office of Employment and Training, Telamon Corporation, or other awarding agency.
Federal Student Loans - Sampson Community College does not participate in any federal student loan programs.