APPLY NOW FOR 2014 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID AT SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2014 Scholarship Books and Applications are now available in the President’s Office (Room 2134), the Financial Aid Office (2355) and online at www.ssc.edu/foundation.

The SSC Financial Aid Office is also encouraging all prospective and current students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid soon to increase opportunities for funding assistance at www.fafsa.gov.

The primary SSC scholarship application deadline is Friday, March 28, 2014, while graduating high school seniors can continue to apply for “SSCF High School Scholarships” and “SSC Board of Trustees Scholarships” throughout the spring and summer months.  The scholarships may be used for next summer, fall and spring semesters at SSC.  The application process is a simple one that only requires a completed scholarship application, one letter of recommendation, a short essay, and a copy of the applicant’s high school or college transcripts.

A wide range of scholarships are offered for incoming high school students, current SSC students, and returning adults with qualifications that may be related to academic achievement, community involvement, place of residence, program interest, and much more.  Last year the SSCF awarded over $100,000 in scholarships and has now awarded over $1.5 million since 1989.  In addition, SSC offers a variety of tuition waivers.

SSC also encourages all prospective and current students to complete their For more information, please call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2463, or email foundation@ssc.edu.  South Suburban College’s Main Campus is located at 15800 S. State St., South Holland, Illinois.   SSC’s Oak Forest Center is located at 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, Illinois.