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Welcome to the SJRCC Financial Aid Office

St. Johns River Community College offers Financial Aid Programs to assist students in meeting educational expenses.

SJRCC does not discriminate in its educational programs, financial aid programs, activities, or employment practices. SJRCC admits male and female students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the college.

SJRCC has adapted existing facilities and services in such a manner that the student has access to all programs and services provided by the College. Appointments can be made, if needed, to assist students; however, appointments are not usually necessary.

Attention Bright Futures students:
The 2009 Florida Legislative Session resulted in several changes to the scholarship program effective July 1. >>

SJRCC's federal school code for the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is 001523.

Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by April 1st for the upcoming academic year.

Click here for Important Dates and Application Deadlines

For more information concerning financial aid applications and sources of aid, call:
  • Palatka Campus (386) 312-4040
  • Orange Park Campus (904) 276-6749
  • St. Augustine Campus (904) 808-7407
or write to the

SJRCC Office of Financial Aid
Palatka Campus
5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177

or e-mail the Financial Aid Office


How To Apply For Financial Aid:

Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Follow the instructions on the FAFSA.ed.gov Web site to selelct the aid year(s) for which you are applying. Information you provide on the FAFSA is evaluated by the federal processor using a method approved by the U.S. Congress. The results of the FAFSA will be used to determine your eligibility for all applicable aid.

Student Aid Report (SAR): You should receive a SAR within three to four weeks after your FAFSA is received by the U.S. Department of Education. The SAR indicates your eligibility/ineligibility for a Federal Pell Grant. When you receive the SAR, make sure the information is correct and SJRCC is listed as one of your chosen schools. SJRCC's federal school code is 001523.

When you complete the FAFSA, you will automatically be considered for a Federal Pell Grant and all other programs for which you may be eligible. Federal student loans require a separate application available at the nearest campus Financial Aid Office.

If you need assistance, contact the Financial Aid Office at the numbers listed above.


Types of Financial Aid:

Scholarships, Loans, Grants and Part-Time Work:
Students who qualify for financial assistance may be able to obtain help through scholarships, loans, grants, and part-time work.

Needs-based Grants:
Academic/Leadership Scholarships:
Workstudy Programs: (contact HR Department)
  • Federal College WorkStudy (FWS)
  • Student Assistant (SA)

Click here for Federal Stafford Loan information and application.





IMPORTANT DATES - Application Deadlines

January 1, 2009 - First day to apply for 2009-2010 Financial Aid.

March 1 - Deadline to apply for SJRCC Foundation Scholarships for Fall term.

May 1 - Deadline to apply for SJRCC Scholarships for Fall term.

May 15, 2009 - Deadline for first consideration for FSAG, FWS, FSEOG
(file must be complete)

May 31, 2009 - Federal Stafford and PLUS loan application deadlines:
- To ensure timely processing, complete loan applications must be received by the Financial Aid Office no later than 30 days prior to the beginning of the first semester of the loan period.
- The deadline for receiving loan application is not later than 30 days prior to the end of the last semester of the loan period.

July 30, 2009 - Last day to apply on time for Fall 2009 Federal Stafford Loan and FPLUS. Applications after this date will be processed as received.

November 1 - Deadline to apply for SJRCC Scholarships, including Foundation Scholarships, for Spring term.






Federal Pell Grant
Federally funded undergraduate program.

Eleigibility: Determined from FAFSA, enrollment as indicated; US Citizen/national/permanent resident alien; satisfactory academic progress; no default on/repayment owed on any aid program; selective service registration if required.

Forms Required: FAFSA

Application Period: January 1 - June 30

Disbursement: See disbursement schedule

Award Amount: $400 - $4731

Minimum Enrollment: Awards are prorated according to enrollment status at SJRCC, to include LTHT

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Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federally funded; awarded by the Financial Aid Office to eligible Pell Grant recipients with highest need.

Eleigibility: Determined from FAFSA; undergraduate enrollment; US citizen/national/permanent resident alien; satisfactory academic progress; no default on/repayment owed on any aid program; selective service reg; Pell eligible with lowest EFC meeting deadline date.

Forms required: FAFSA

Application Period: See important dates;

Disbursement: See disbursement schedule.

Award Amount: $100 - $4,000
(SJRCC award amount is a maximum of $500 per year based on available funds)

Minimum Enrollment: 1 credit hour.

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Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG):
To apply for a Florida Student Assistance Grant, you must complete the required items on the FAFSA. List SJRCC in item 86, and sign the certification. There is no fee to apply for FSAG. Please see important dates for the application deadline.

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Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG):
Federally funded; awarded by Financial Aid Office to eligible Pell Grant Recipients who qualify.

Eligibility: Federal Pell Grant Rcipient; US Citizen; Enrolled full-time; Completed a rigorous secondary program of study; Completed secondary school after January 1, 2006 for first year students and after January 1, 2005 for second year students; 3.0 GPA for second year

Forms required: FAFSA

Application Period: January 1 - June 30

Disbursement: See disbursement schedule.

Award Amount: $750 first year students; $1,300 second year students

Minimum Enrollment: Full-time

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Academic:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.

Eligibility: Graduate of SACS-accredited high schools in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties; ACT score of 23 or SAT total score of 1080; unweighted cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2; renewable.

Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 30

Disbursement: Used during registration.

Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.

Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.

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Resident Academic:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.

Eligibility: Clay County resident attending Orange Park Campus; Putnam County resident attending Palatka Campus; St. Johns County resident attending St. Augustine Campus; Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 and 18 credit hours earned at SJRCC during Fall and Winter Terms.

Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 30.

Disbursement: Used during registration.

Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.

Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.

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African-American Leadership:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.

Eligibility: Graduate of SACS accredited high schools in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties; unweighted cumulative G.P.A. 2.5; one letter of recommendation; renewable.

Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 30.

Disbursement: Used during registration.

Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.

Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.

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Hispanic Leadership:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.

Eligibility: Graduate of SACS accredited high schools in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties; unweighted cumulative G.P.A. 2.5; one letter of recommendation; renewable.

Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 30.

Disbursement: Used during registration.

Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.

Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.

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Athletics:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.

Eligibility: Recommended by coach and Athletic Director; meet College and NJCAA eligibility standards.

Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 30.

Disbursement: Used during registration.

Award Amount: Determined by Athletic Director or President.

Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.

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Florida School of the Arts:
Funded by SJRCC and Foundation funds. Award covers in-state matriculation, lab fees and admission application if not already paid.

Eligibility: Meet admissions requirements of SJRCC and Florida School of the Arts; recommended by the Dean, Florida School of the Arts. As above. Determined

Forms required: SJRCC scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 30.

Disbursement: Used during registration.

Award Amount: Determined by Scholarship Committee or President.

Minimum Enrollment: 12 credit hours Fall and Spring Terms.

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