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Southwestern College is pleased to offer students an outstanding academic program within an intentionally Christian framework. The value of this framework is priceless and the rate of tuition is competitive with private colleges everywhere. To ensure that our unique educational opportunity is accessible to all those who desire it, Southwestern College provides an extensive compilation of scholarship programs and grants.
The Financial Aid Office is eager to assist students and their families explore, evaluate, understand and apply for financial assistance in paying for college. Financial aid may include scholarships, grants, work-study programs and/or loans. We offer guidance on application procedures, eligibility requirements, and deadline dates for aid from a variety of sources, including federal, state, college and private programs. Please feel free to email us financialaid@swcaz.edu or call us at 602-386-4115 or toll free 800-247-2697 ext. 115 if you need further assistance or would like to set up an appointment with a Financial Aid Advisor.
Applying for Aid through the Virtual Financial Aid Office:
- FAFSA
Begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for federal, state and Southwestern College aid. The school code for Southwestern College is 007113. The FAFSA will identify your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) — the amount of money the federal government expects your family to contribute toward your college education. Even if you are not interested in federal grants and loans, you still need to complete the FAFSA. The Southwestern College Financial Aid Office will use your EFC from the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for state grants and other financial aid.
You can begin filling out the FAFSA as early as January 2nd of the year you plan to enter college. Start as soon as you can, because the process can take some time. In order to electronically sign your FAFSA you will need to apply for a unique Federal Student Aid pin number.
- Virtual Financial Aid Interview
Once you receive your SAR (Student Aid Report), you will need to complete the Virtual Financial Aid Interview (You will need to have your FAFSA information EFC available for this step.) For information about institutional aid, state grants or other financial assistance, please contact Heather Kim, Chief Enrollment Manager heather.kim@swcaz.edu or 602-386-4136.
- Award Letter
Once the Virtual Financial Aid Interview is completed, you will be emailed a Financial Aid Award Letter. The email usually arrives within one to two weeks. This letter will list all of the federal, state and Southwestern College related aid you may receive (If you have received scholarships and grants from other sources, please let us know as these will need to be included). Please note: You must be accepted by the Southwestern College Admissions Office in order to receive a Financial Aid Award Letter.
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