Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions
The 2024-25 FAFSA is delayed due to the rollout of The FAFSA Simplification Act but is set to open in December 2023.
The 2024-25 FAFSA is for Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025.
Spring 2024: November 30, 2023
Spring 2024 2nd 8-weeks: February 19, 2024
Checks for Fall 16-week and 1st 8-week classes were mailed on September 18, 2023.
Checks for Fall 2nd 8-week classes will be mailed on November 6, 2023.
If you have direct deposit set up, the funds will be sent to the bank on or around November 6th for 2nd 8-week classes.
We are processing 2023-24 FAFSA's daily. You will be notified through your SCC email once your FAFSA is received. If we do not have your FAFSA, make sure you added our school code to your application: 002961.
To set up your direct deposit, login to your Self-Service and enter your banking information. Please review and verify your banking information before submitting. If you have issues logging into Self-Service, please contact support at 910-695-3827. Please allow for 3-5 business days for your account to verify. You will receive an email notification once your account has been verified.
Follow these simple steps:
- Log into Self-Service
- Click on Banking Information
- Add an Account
- Activate (Toggle Button)
- Next
- Enter all your banking information, agree to
terms and conditions, and submit.
Sandhills can not hold check. All checks are mailed to the address on file with the Registrar's Office. You can contact them at (910) 246-5373 or email sccregistrarsoffice@sandhills.edu.