The Stanly Community College Financial Aid Office is committed to assisting those students who cannot assume the full financial burden of a college education. Working closely with individual students, the Financial Aid Office helps them bridge the gap between the costs of education and their available resources through grants and scholarships. Stanly Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, or religion in the administration of financial aid resources.

Stanly Community College uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to assess a student’s financial condition. Information entered onto the FAFSA is analyzed according to the requirements of the U.S. Congress and federal guidelines. This ensures that all applicants are treated fairly and equitably. Such items as income, assets, family size, marital status and number of family members in college are used to determine financial need.

The FAFSA is available beginning January 1 each year for the upcoming academic year (July 1 through June 30). Students must complete a FAFSA or FAFSA renewal for each academic year.