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Sterling College Financial Assistance, Awards, Grants and Scholarships

The value of a Sterling College education is equal to the motivation of every individual student and financial aid makes that possible. Financial Aid is a partnership between the College and the families. The combination of funds from federal and state assistance programs, Sterling’s scholarships and grants, our Work-Learning-Service program and a student’s personal resources works effectively to meet costs.

Sterling College uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA and the Sterling College Financial Aid & Scholarship Application to determine a student’s financial need and to measure the student’s ability to pay. Our federal code is 014991. Awards from $500 to full tuition are given each year based on need. Sterling College Grants for off campus students may differ.

Aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funds are used. The FAFSA and the Sterling College Financial Aid & Scholarship Application may take up to two weeks to process; we urge you to submit them early, even if your college plans are indefinite. Don’t forget to apply for state grants through your home-state’s financial aid agency; know that deadlines vary from state to state.

Click here for a list of all available Grants and Scholarships .

Applicants may qualify for up to six Federal Aid Programs:

Pell Grants
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
Stafford Loans (subsidized or unsubsidized)
PLUS Loans
Work-Study
Sterling College’s Work-Learning-Service Program.

Students eligible for PELL Grants should pay particular attention to questions on the FAFSA pertaining to academic coursework:

First and second year PELL eligible students who have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study may be eligible for an Academic Competitive Grant (ACG), which ranges from $750-$1,300.
Third and fourth year college students who are PELL eligible and majoring in conservation ecology or a self-designed major in a physical or life science may be eligible for a National SMART (Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent) Grant of $4,000.
Some candidates are eligible for state grants, Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits, or Veteran’s Administration Benefits. Sterling College provides grants and scholarships to individuals on the basis of both need and merit.

We make every effort to ensure that financial concerns do not stand in the way of those pursuing a Sterling College education. The combination of funds from the list below works effectively to meet costs.

Federal and State assistance programs,
Sterling College scholarship funds,
Sterling College’s Work-Learning-Service Program, and
A student’s personal resources

For questions or more information about Financial Aid contact:

Sterling College Financial Aid Office

1-800-648-3591
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Additional Links

U.S. Department of Education: Student Financial Assistance: 1-800-4-FEDAID http://www.studentaid.ed.gov

The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide