Apply for Financial Aid

There are many sources of financial aid, such as the following:

• Veterans benefits – contact the Financial Aid Office
• Institutional scholarships – contact the Financial Aid Office
• Non-institutional scholarships, grants, and loans – Search the web on sites such as
  • FinAid!
  • NAACP Scholarships
  • UNCF Scholarships
  • HBCU Scholarships

Clinton College participates in the following Federal Student Financial Aid Programs (Learn more at the Department of Education):

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Federal Work-Study Program
• Federal Stafford Loan

All applicants who wish to be considered for any type of financial aid must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) via www.fafsa.ed.gov. In order for the Office of Financial Aid to receive a notification of a student’s FAFSA, the school code for Clinton College must be listed. The school code for Clinton College is 004923.

To be eligible for any form of federal or state financial aid, you must meet the following requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen or a documented, eligible non-citizen and you must be admitted to the College. However, students should not wait for a notice of acceptance before submitting their financial aid application. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as soon as possible after January 1st.

Follow these three steps to follow to apply for Financial Aid:

1. Apply for your PIN (All students and parents of dependent students)
2. Complete the FAFSA (All students – first time or renewal)
3. Register with Selective Service (Men only)

STEP 1: Set up a FSA Username and Password

The Federal Student Aid Username serves as your personal identifier and permits you to access your personal information in various U.S. Department of Education systems. Your FSA Username also serves as your electronic signature for U.S. Department of Education purposes, so do not share it with anyone.

Each student filer needs a FSA Username and password. To set up your FSA Username and password, go to www.fafsa.gov.

STEP 2: Complete the FAFSA

Before you begin filing the FAFSA online, make sure you have the following items:

• Your social security card and driver’s license
• Your federal income tax return (and your spouse’s, if married)
• Your parents’ federal income tax return (if you are a dependent)
• W-2 Forms or other records of income earned
• Records any untaxed income received, such as veteran’s non-education benefits; child support payments received by you (or your parents) for all children included in the household; housing, food and other living allowances paid to members of the clergy or military (excluding on-base military housing or basic military allowance for housing)
• The school code for Clinton College – 004923.

To begin your online FAFSA go here: www.fafsa.gov

When completing the FAFSA, report your name exactly as it appears on your Social Security card. Do not use nicknames, abbreviations, or middle names as first names. The U.S. Department of Education requires that your name on the FAFSA identically match your name on Social Security Administration records. You will be required to submit additional documentation should a name conflict occur.

Once the Office of Financial Aid has received your application data from the processor, you may be requested to provide additional documentation. The federal processor selects approximately 30 percent of all applicants for a verification process. This means the Office of Financial Aid must collect certain documents to confirm the accuracy of the information you provided on your FAFSA.

The financial aid application process is considered complete when the Office of Financial Aid receives a valid FAFSA/Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) from the federal processor AND the verification process (if required) and any requests for other documentation (citizenship, Selective Service registration, etc.) are submitted and processed.

STEP 3: Register with Selective Service

All male students between the ages of 18-25 are required to register with Selective Service in order to receive financial aid. Selective Service Registration can be completed and submitted online.

• Renewal of financial aid is not automatic. All applicants must re-apply each year. For additional information financial aid, you may contact the Office of Financial Aid at (803) 327-7402 ext. 8163.
• Keep copies of all forms you and your family used in completing the FAFSA. You should print a copy of your electronic application or your completed paper FAFSA for your records.
• All award packages including athletic, academic, and outside scholarships are coordinated through the Office of Financial Aid. The total financial assistance awarded will never exceed the costs related to attending Clinton College. If a student is eligible for funds, all awards will appear as credits on his/her account after the financial aid award is finalized.
• Students may accept part or all of the financial aid offered. In such cases, it becomes the financial responsibility of students to provide the balance of remaining tuition and fees.
• Always check for scholarship scams.

The purpose of the Office of Financial Aid at Clinton College is to provide financial assistance to students who without such aid would not be able to attend college. The mission of the Office of Financial Aid is to assist students in finding ways to pay for their college education such as scholarships, grants, student loans, and on campus employment. The Office of Financial Aid at Clinton College makes every effort to provide for the timely delivery of financial assistance to eligible students.

Clinton College provides assistance to students enrolled in eligible programs, who demonstrate financial need and have a desire to attend college. The types of aid available include federal grants, scholarships, and limited Federal student loans. All students are encouraged to apply at least six to eight weeks in advance of the term they plan to enter.

Financial need is determined by a standard needs analysis system using confidential data submitted by the parents and/or the student. The needs analysis establishes the financial need by deducting the computed family and/or the student contribution from the total cost of attending Clinton College. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the needs analysis system used by Clinton College. It is used to determine eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Work Study.

In order for students to be eligible for Federal Student Aid, they must have either a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent (such as a General Educational Development certificate (GED) or have been home schooled.

Students receiving Federal Financial Assistance are required to meet the College’s standards of academic progress. Additional, Federal requirements restrict the time frame that students receiving aid have to complete their program and require completion of a minimum number of credit hours each term. Failure to do so may result in termination of financial aid eligibility. Detailed information on the financial aid standards will be issued to all students receiving financial aid.

All awards of need-based financial aid are made annually, and students must reapply each year by completing a new or renewal FAFSA in order to be considered for assistance.

Boarding (On-Campus) Full-Time Students:

Non-Boarding (Off-Campus) Full-Time Students:

*Registration fees for Full Time and Part Time Students are paid in cashier’s check or money order during registration.

**Room: Single Room Occupancy Fee of 50% increase will be assessed for individuals who choose to live in a room by themselves (Single Room Charge: $2,995.00/semester – $5,991.00/year)

Additional Fees:

Non-Boarding full-time and part-time students can purchase meal plan in Office of Business & Finance.

Clinton College DOES NOT accept cash or personal checks.

Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

revised 07.31.2020

Mrs. Pamela White, Financial Aid Director
Email: pwhite@clintoncollege.edu
(803) 327-7402 ext. 8163

The mission of the Office of Financial Aid is to assist students in finding ways to pay for their college education such as scholarships, grants, student loans, and on campus employment. Most students attending Clinton College receive some form of financial aid. Financial Aid at Clinton College consists of:

Grants – Gift money (does not require repayment or a work commitment) from federal, state, College, or private funds. Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need.

Loans – Money one may borrow from federal sources, College sources, or private lenders. Clinton College financial aid administrators manage these educational loans in accordance to federal financial aid requirements to ensure that your interests are protected. See the Financial Aid Manual.

Work – Money one earns through Federal Work Study employment on campus, in community service agencies, or in approved off-campus jobs.

Scholarships – Gift money (does not require repayment or a work commitment). Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, individual talent, and/or possibly some other criteria specified by the donor. These awards may or may not have financial need as a criterion.

All types of financial aid offered at Clinton College requires the completion of one application, the FAFSA.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the needs analysis system used by Clinton College. It is used to determine eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Work Study.

In order for students to be eligible for Federal Student Aid, they must have either a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent (such as a General Educational Development certificate (GED) or have been home schooled.

Students receiving Federal Financial Assistance are required to meet the College’s standards of academic progress. Additional, Federal requirements restrict the time frame that students receiving aid have to complete their program and require completion of a minimum number of credit hours each term. Failure to do so may result in termination of financial aid eligibility. Detailed information on the financial aid standards will be issued to all students receiving financial aid.

All awards of need-based financial aid are made annually, and students must reapply each year by completing a new or renewal FAFSA in order to be considered for assistance.

All students are encouraged to apply at least six to eight weeks in advance of the term they plan to enter.

Consumer Information: For consumer information, contact the Financial Aid Office at (803) 327-7402 ext. 8163