Financial Aid Resources

Online Resources

FAFSA

All eligible students and parents can receive some type of financial assistance, regardless of the family's income and assets. However, for SCIT to determine your eligibility for specific programs, you must complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can do this online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. SCIT's Federal School code is OPE ID# 031136-00.

Direct Loan & PIN

Student who have completed the FAFSA and would like to apply for a Federal Direct Loan may do so at www.studentloans.gov. In order to apply for a Direct Loan, student must use the PIN number assigned to them. Students usually apply for and obtain this number at the end of the FAFSA application. If you do not have a PIN number, please visit the Federal Student Aid PIN Website.

Cal Grant

Students should check their Cal Grant status by visiting the California Student Aid Commission's (CSAC) website for students.

Scholarships

Scholarships are free money that does not need to be repaid. If interested, please visit www.finaid.org for more information.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

If you (or your spouse) are a veteran or you are the dependent of a veteran, veterans' educational benefits may be available. Information is available at www.gibill.va.gov or call 1-888-442-4551.

Other Online Resources

www.students.gov: This site provides access to government resources to help you plan and pay for your education.

www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov: This site provides comprehensive, FREE information on the student aid process, and it links to other student aid-related sites.

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