Paying for School

Not sure how to pay for college? Financial Assistance Services provides guidance on grants, scholarships, student employment and loans to help pay college expenses.

Where Do I Start?

Where Do I Start? is a quick reference, step-by-step checklist to help you begin the process.

Use this glossary to learn about commonly used financial aid terms. 

Watch a short video tutorial that highlights key features of our financial aid website.

• New! Summer 2013 Financial Aid
  Summer financial aid is available! You will only need to complete the loan request form if you are applying for student loans for the summer term. If you are eligible, Pell Grants and other grants will be automatically awarded after you enroll for summer term.
• New! Need money for college?
  Apply for Foundation Scholarships for fall term through May 24. Letters of recommendation are due by June 2.


• 2013-14 Verification requirements
  If your 2013-14 FAFSA application is selected for Verification, make sure you understand what documents you need to submit. Not all applicants will be asked to submit the same documents.
• Bright Futures Recipients
  In order to receive Bright Futures funds at SPC, you must list St. Petersburg College as the institution you plan to attend on your Bright Futures account. Learn more.
• Take charge of your money today!
  SPC is offering SALT, a FREE online program to help you manage your money and student loans. Visit www.spcollege.edu/salt to learn more.