When You Need a Helping Hand
Fill the Backpack Fund Offers Relief for New Students
What You Need to Know:
- Applies only to a first semester freshmen or a returning college student who has been out of school for more than 3 years.
- This must be the applicant’s first year at SCC.
- The maximum award is $500.
- This fund may be awarded one time only.
Before You Apply:
- FAFSA submission is required.
- Applicants must have applied for all other assistance, including loans.
- Applicants must show proof of financial hardship which has been created by events beyond their control.
- Applicants may not have a past due balance with the College.
- Applicants must provide both a detailed explanation and proof of why the funds are needed; I don’t have money is not enough.
- The SCC Foundation will cover 85% of the total cost; the student is responsible for the additional 15% and should be prepared to pay the balance at the time of purchase.
Please note, the following circumstances are NOT considered acceptable reasons to apply.
- Need help paying college tuition or fees
- Need help with past due debts to college, including old student loans
- Childcare costs (please contact the AIM Center for these resources)
- Non-Emergency related medical bills
- Non-Emergency related travel costs
- Any Non-Essential or Entertainment related monthly fees including but not limited to; cable, streaming services, online gaming subscriptions, and internet service (to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
- A life event from more than 1 month ago, except for events which have prevented the applicant from working since they occurred
- Day to day expenses such including but not limited to; rent, car payments, phone bills, and electric bills, unless they are past due because of an event beyond the applicant’s control
Need More Information?
SCC Foundation Office
CONTACT INFORMATION: | HOURS: | |
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John Jaraczewski - Executive Director of Foundation | Advancement and Foundation Molly McKinney- Foundation Assistant and Alumni Outreach Address: |
Mon - Thu | 8:00am-5:00pm Friday | 8:00am-1:30pm |
Checks Payable to: | Mail to: |
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SCC Foundation | SCC Foundation P.O. Box 4386 Spartanburg, SC 29305 |