Financial Aid
About Financial Aid
Financial aid is made available to qualified students to assist them in paying for their education at SCAD. Financial aid information is updated annually regarding the types and amounts of financial aid available, the process to apply for aid, policies and procedures related to the awarding of financial aid, and disbursement information for each aid program. This information is published on the SCAD website at scad.edu/financialaid, with links to other applicable sites and publications, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the Georgia aid application for Georgia residents, the William D. Ford federal direct loan program, and non-institutional scholarship searches.
Students can access their SCAD financial records through MySCAD to review financial aid application requirements, download required forms, receive award notification and view all aid applied to their student accounts.
Students applying for admission to SCAD should contact the office of admission regarding financial aid:
Atlanta 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 or scadatl@scad.edu
Hong Kong +852.2253.8000 or admission_hk@scad.edu
Savannah/eLearning 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100; admission@scad.edu
Continuing SCAD students should contact their student financial adviser:
Atlanta 404.253.3400 or sfs@scad.edu
Hong Kong +852.2253.8000 or sfs@scad.edu
Savannah/eLearning 912.525.6104 or sfs@scad.edu
Students can access their SCAD financial records through MySCAD to review financial aid application requirements, download required forms, receive award notification and view all aid applied to their student accounts.
Students applying for admission to SCAD should contact the office of admission regarding financial aid:
Atlanta 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 or scadatl@scad.edu
Hong Kong +852.2253.8000 or admission_hk@scad.edu
Savannah/eLearning 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100; admission@scad.edu
Continuing SCAD students should contact their student financial adviser:
Atlanta 404.253.3400 or sfs@scad.edu
Hong Kong +852.2253.8000 or sfs@scad.edu
Savannah/eLearning 912.525.6104 or sfs@scad.edu
Federal Aid
U.S. citizens and legal residents may apply for federal aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the federal processing center as soon as possible after Jan. 1 each year. The SCAD FAFSA code is 015022.
Federal aid applicants are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as their annual income tax figures become available. SCAD processes federal aid throughout the year on a first-completed, first-awarded basis. Early application is encouraged and allows more time for students to explore all financial aid options.
After the FAFSA is processed, the government generates a multi-page Student Aid Report for each applicant. After SCAD has received an electronic version of the Student Aid Report from the government and the applicant is officially admitted to SCAD, a financial aid package is determined. This process generally begins in early March for fall enrollment.
SCAD accepts and enrolls new students each quarter. Students who intend to use financial assistance to pay tuition, room and board, should plan to complete the application for admission and the FAFSA at least six months prior to the intended entry date. Otherwise, the student should plan to pay first-quarter expenses out of personal funds.
Students should review each specific aid program for details. Further information about federal aid can be found at online.
SCAD-funded student employment and federal-funded work study positions pay minimum wage at a maximum of 20 hours per week. Student workers are paid every two weeks and earnings can be direct deposited or received by check.
Federal aid applicants are encouraged to complete the FAFSA as soon as their annual income tax figures become available. SCAD processes federal aid throughout the year on a first-completed, first-awarded basis. Early application is encouraged and allows more time for students to explore all financial aid options.
After the FAFSA is processed, the government generates a multi-page Student Aid Report for each applicant. After SCAD has received an electronic version of the Student Aid Report from the government and the applicant is officially admitted to SCAD, a financial aid package is determined. This process generally begins in early March for fall enrollment.
SCAD accepts and enrolls new students each quarter. Students who intend to use financial assistance to pay tuition, room and board, should plan to complete the application for admission and the FAFSA at least six months prior to the intended entry date. Otherwise, the student should plan to pay first-quarter expenses out of personal funds.
Students should review each specific aid program for details. Further information about federal aid can be found at online.
Financial aid funding is considered estimated and is subject to change until confirmed by the funding entity or until funds are received.
SCAD-funded student employment and federal-funded work study positions pay minimum wage at a maximum of 20 hours per week. Student workers are paid every two weeks and earnings can be direct deposited or received by check.
Georgia Aid
The Georgia Student Finance Commission administers programs for eligible Georgia students. More information is available on the GSFC website at www.GAcollege411.org.
Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (nonrepayable funds)
The Georgia Student Finance Commission administers the GTEG aid program for resident students attending eligible private colleges in Georgia, such as SCAD. The program is restricted to full-time undergraduate students who are Georgia residents and who are seeking their first undergraduate degree. Personal or family income is not a factor for eligibility. All Georgia residents attending SCAD should apply for the GTEG. Complete information is available at www.GAcollege411.org.
Georgia Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally Scholarship (nonrepayable funds)
The Georgia Student Finance Commission offers the HOPE scholarship program to Georgia students who graduated from a Georgia high school in 1996 or later and who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher as determined by Georgia state guidelines. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (reviewed periodically throughout the academic year in accordance with program rules) for eligibility. Complete information is available at www.GAcollege411.org
Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (nonrepayable funds)
The Georgia Student Finance Commission administers the GTEG aid program for resident students attending eligible private colleges in Georgia, such as SCAD. The program is restricted to full-time undergraduate students who are Georgia residents and who are seeking their first undergraduate degree. Personal or family income is not a factor for eligibility. All Georgia residents attending SCAD should apply for the GTEG. Complete information is available at www.GAcollege411.org.
Georgia Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally Scholarship (nonrepayable funds)
The Georgia Student Finance Commission offers the HOPE scholarship program to Georgia students who graduated from a Georgia high school in 1996 or later and who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher as determined by Georgia state guidelines. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (reviewed periodically throughout the academic year in accordance with program rules) for eligibility. Complete information is available at www.GAcollege411.org
Financial aid funding is considered estimated and is subject to change until confirmed by the funding entity or until funds are received.
Hong Kong Aid
The Student Financial Assistance Agency of Hong Kong offers certain types of financial aid for SCAD Hong Kong students. Eligibility requirements include the right of abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; or the right to land in Hong Kong; or permission to stay in Hong Kong without restriction; or have resided or have had their home in Hong Kong continuously for three complete years immediately prior to the commencement of the program/course (not including those studying in Hong Kong who hold student visas).
SCAD Hong Kong students are eligible to apply for Hong Kong government grants and low-interest loans. The government currently offers the Financial Assistance Scheme for Postsecondary Students, the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Postsecondary Students, and the Student Travel Subsidy Scheme to students pursuing self-financing accredited postsecondary education courses. These programs are administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency of Hong Kong.
Important Links
Student Financial Assistance Agency, Hong Kong
Student Financial Assistance Schemes
Non-means-tested Loan Scheme
Student Travel Subsidy Scheme
SCAD Hong Kong students are eligible to apply for Hong Kong government grants and low-interest loans. The government currently offers the Financial Assistance Scheme for Postsecondary Students, the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Postsecondary Students, and the Student Travel Subsidy Scheme to students pursuing self-financing accredited postsecondary education courses. These programs are administered by the Student Financial Assistance Agency of Hong Kong.
Important Links
Student Financial Assistance Agency, Hong Kong
Student Financial Assistance Schemes
Non-means-tested Loan Scheme
Student Travel Subsidy Scheme
Other State Aid
Students who qualify for state programs that are payable to out-of-state colleges should contact their state's educational authority for information on application and payment. SCAD will provide an invoice for a state program that requires one. Funding does not show as a credit on the student's account until payment is received.
Students who qualify for state programs that are not payable at out-of-state colleges should contact the office of admission directly at 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 in Savannah; 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 in Atlanta for information on possible assistance.
Vocational Rehabilitation Aid
Many states offer vocational rehabilitation benefits to qualified students requiring these services. Any student who has a qualifying condition for vocational rehabilitation benefits should contact the appropriate state agency directly. If the state agency requires a financial aid offer prior to determining or distributing state funding, eligible students must complete the financial aid process before that offer may be presented to the agency.
Students who qualify for state programs that are not payable at out-of-state colleges should contact the office of admission directly at 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100 in Savannah; 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 in Atlanta for information on possible assistance.
Vocational Rehabilitation Aid
Many states offer vocational rehabilitation benefits to qualified students requiring these services. Any student who has a qualifying condition for vocational rehabilitation benefits should contact the appropriate state agency directly. If the state agency requires a financial aid offer prior to determining or distributing state funding, eligible students must complete the financial aid process before that offer may be presented to the agency.
Additional Contact Information
Financial aid office
Students applying for admission to SCAD should contact the office of admission regarding financial aid:- Atlanta 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700 or admission@scad.edu
- Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100
Continuing SCAD students should contact their student financial services adviser:
- Atlanta 404.253.3400 or sfs@scad.edu
- Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning 912.525.6104 or sfs@scad.edu
Student Financial Advisers for continuing SCAD students
| Atlanta | ||
| With last names A-G | 404.253.3283 | |
| With last names H-O | 404.253.3117 | |
| With last names P-Z | 404.253.3101 | |
| Savannah | ||
| With last names A-B | 912.525.6176 | |
| With last names C-D | 912.525.6103 | |
| With last names E-G | 912.525.6144 | |
| With last names H | 912.525.6114 | |
| With last names I-L | 912.525.6279 | |
| With last names M-N | 912.525.6280 | |
| With last names O | 912.525.6144 | |
| With last names P-R | 912.525.6214 | |
| With last names S-V | 912.525.6246 | |
| With last names W | 912.525.6114 | |
| With last names X-Z | 912.525.6214 | |
| Hong Kong | ||
| All names | 912.525.6114 | |
Financial Aid Links
- Free application for federal student aid (SCAD code is 015022)
- Federal aid programs
- Federal Direct loan
- U.S. Department of Education's PIN
- SCAD financial aid forms
- Georgia Hope and GTEG Application
- Georgia Student Finance Commission
- Direct Loan Entrance Loan Counseling
- Direct Loan Master Promissory Note
- Direct Loan Servicing
- Direct Loan consolidation
- IRS.gov
- Student loan history information (NSLDS)
- Social Security administration
- Selective Service
- Veterans Administration
- Sallie Mae tuition payment plan
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