Financial Aid APPLICATION Deadlines

General Financial Aid Priority Deadlines (FAFSA and student loan applications)

All deadlines for 2009-2010 have passed.  No more applications will be accepted.

Processing financial aid and student loan applications can take several weeks.  Late applications, or applications submitted close to the start of school may mean financial aid awards will not be in place by the start of classes.  It is the student's responsibility to make payment arrangements if financial aid is not complete by the start of classes.  Full payment is due before 5pm, Friday, August 20. Full payment means either 100% paid, enrolled in the NelNet payment plan or your financial aid award is prepared and in accepted status. 

Students should file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Stafford Student Loan applications as soon as possible every year.  Even if you are only CONSIDERING attending school we strongly suggest you file a FAFSA and studnet loan application as soon as possible. 

If you miss the priority deadline, FAFSA and student loan applications are still accepted on a continuous basis throughout the academic year.  However, it is to your benefit to submit the applications by the April 1 priority deadline, or no later than the suggested deadlines for the individual semesters.  Many assistance programs have limited funding and awards are provided to those who complete applications first.  Awards are allocated until funds are depleted.  Please see the section on "Applying for Financial Aid" for more information on how to apply for assistance programs. 

SJC Foundation Scholarship Deadline ~ April 1 of every year

Students should submit applications for SJC Foundation Scholarships by April 1 of each year.  The Financial Aid Office will continue to take late applications but awards are based on meeting scholarship criteria and available funds.  Applicants will be notified by mail if they have been selected as a recipient.  The office does not distribute notices if you have NOT been slected.

Applications may be picked up in the SJC Financial Aid Office, or accessed under "Scholarships" or "Forms" in the left side navagation bar. More information is available on the San Juan College Foundation website.

Scholarship applications will be accepted after the priority deadline but, scholarships will be awarded on the basis of available funds.

Navajo Nation Scholarship Deadline (Full-time students)

Fall Semester ~ June 25, 2010

Spring Semester ~  November 25, 2010

Students can submit their Navajo Nation Scholarship Application online at www.onnsfa.org.  Though the application form can be submitted online, several other documents must also be submitted to the affiliated Agency.    It is the student's responsibility to make payment arrangements if financial aid is not complete by the start of classes.  To be considered a complete application the following items must be be submitted no later than the above dates:

o     Letter of Admissions

o     Offical transcripts from previous institutions attended

o     Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)

o     Financial Needs Analysis (this will be completed once you FAFSA appication is complete)

SJC does not monitor application submissions to ONNSFA. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that an application is complete, PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.

Navajo Nation Scholarship Deadline (Part-time students)

Fall Semester ~ August 31, 2010

Spring Semester ~ January 31, 2011

Students can submit their Navajo Nation Scholarship Application online at www.onnsfa.org.  Though the application form can be submitted online, several other documents must also be submitted to the affiliated Agency.    Please note, due to the late deadline, neither SJC or students will be notifed of an award until AFTER the start of classes.  It is the student's responsibility to make payment arrangements if financial aid is not complete by the start of classes.  To be considered a complete application the following items must be be submitted no later than the above dates:

o     Letter of Admissions

o     Offical transcripts from previous institutions attended

o     Certificate of Indian Blood   (CIB)

o     Degree check list      (a listing of the courses required to complete degree / program student is pursuing.)

o     Course registration    (list of courses for the semester student is planning to use the Scholarship.)

SJC does not monitor application submissions to ONNSFA. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that an application is complete, PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.