CARES Act Funded Scholarships

South Texas College is pleased to announce that it has received a funding allocation through CARES Act that allows for awards to students to address needs directly related to the coronavirus. Students whose education has been disrupted as a result of coronavirus and who wish to be considered for a CARES Act funded scholarship for the Fall 2020, must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Have completed a 2020-2021 FAFSA.
• You cannot be on financial aid suspension.
• Have a declared major that is eligible for financial aid.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student working toward a degree or certificate in an eligible program.
• Be a U.S citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
• Be registered with the Selective Service.
• Have a valid Social Security Number.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved homeschool setting.
• Be meeting the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Not owe an overpayment (refund) on Title IV grants.
• Not be in default on a Federal Title IV loan.
• Not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations.