NWSCC offers a free summer class to 2015 high school graduates

Northwest-Shoals Community College is providing a jump start on education for the 2015 graduating class by offering one free class this summer, a savings of up to $560 for a four hour class.

“This program is intended to help students apply for any unused Federal Financial Aid funds,” stated NWSCC Financial Aid Director, Shauna James. “These funds along with the summer scholarship program are selected to help college freshmen prepare for their future while saving time and money.

“We want to encourage students to apply early for federal aid. Those not receiving federal aid will still be eligible for summer scholarships,” said James.

Students who graduate from high school in the spring of 2015 with a high school diploma are eligible to apply. The scholarship has no effect on any other financial aid and it will not affect plans to attend another school in the fall. To qualify for the free tuition scholarship, students should complete the following:

1) Complete the 2014-2015 Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form using 2013 income information. This application can be submitted online at www.fafsa.gov.

2) Complete the NWSCC application for admission. The application is obtainable from the high school counselor or at NWSCC. There is no application fee.

3) Approximately five days after submitting your FAFSA online, all students should contact the NWSCC Financial Aid office for further assistance. Those not qualifying for financial aid will be eligible to apply for a summer scholarship.

Once this process is completed, the student should then receive information on college placement testing, advising and registration for the 2015 summer semester. Students taking advantage of the Jump Start program will be given the opportunity to register early for academic, technical, day, evening or online courses.

The summer semester begins May 28 for full and first mini-term classes, June 4 for the eight-week term, and June 30 for the second mini-term.