Do you have an email account?  If yes, continue to Step 2.  If no, begin with Step 1.  If you have and know your PIN number, proceed directly to Step 3.

Step 1.  If you do not have access to the internet, you can use one of SCCC's computer labs or access can be obtained at most public libraries.  Set up an email account at a site such as yahoo or hotmail.

Step 2.  Once you have secured an email account, go to http://pin.ed.gov   and apply for a pin number.  Once your PIN application has been processed by the Department of Education, they will send your unique pin number to your email account. 

NOTE:  If you already have a PIN number from a prior application, you must use the same PIN number.  If you no longer have access to your PIN number, the Department will send you a duplicate at your request.  All PIN information must be obtained at the site listed in Step 2. 

Step 3.  You will need your prior year tax return-form 1040, 1040A, etc.  Prior year - If you are completing the 09-10 FAFSA, you need your 2008 return: 10-11 FAFSA applications require your 2009 tax return.  Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov  and complete the appropriate FAFSA using the correct tax form and SCCC's school code-005424.

If you have previously completed the current year FAFSA online, but did not use our school code, all you need to do is access your current form at the address stated in Step 3 and add our school code.

If you have any questions, problems or concerns, please call the Financial Aid Office at 417.256.2256.