1. New Student Orientation
Welcome to
Southern Crescent Technical College
(SCTC)

2. Southern Crescent Links to Remember:
SchoolCast at:
(Crime Prevention & General Safety)

3. Be Informed
The Southern Crescent Technical College Student Handbook/Course Catalog is one of the students’ best sources of information about the college. It can be found on the Website at:
Please be familiar with the policies and procedures in your Southern Crescent Technical College Student Handbook/Course Catalog.

4. Non-Discrimination Statement
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The Technical College System of Georgia and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.  The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX/Equity Coordinator (Griffin Campus, Butts County Center, Henry County Center, and Jasper County Center) Toni Doaty, Assistant Director of Student Services, 501 Varsity Road, Mobile Unit 6B, Griffin, GA 30223, ; ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (Griffin Campus, Butts County Center, Henry County Center, and Jasper County Center) Teresa Brooks, Special Services Coordinator, 501 Varsity Road, Mobile Unit 6B, Griffin, GA 30223, ; Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (Flint River Campus) Mary Jackson, Special Services Coordinator, 1533 Highway 19 South, Room A-252, Thomaston, GA 30286, ; Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504, (Employee complaints) Sharon K. Hill, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources, 501 Varsity Road, Griffin, GA 30223, Any complaints filed against the Title IX/Equity Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator on any campus/center shall be handled by Dr. Xenia Johns, Vice President for Student Affairs, 501 Varsity Road, Room 700, Griffin, GA 30223,

5. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
*The college may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance.

6. Ensure to always have and display your ID as required while on campus!
STUDENT ID
Ensure to always have and display your ID as required while on campus!

7. Student Information
Drug/Alcohol Free Campus SCTC is a drug and alcohol-free campus. The use of or possession of any dangerous or controlled drug is prohibited on SCTC property or at any SCTC sponsored events. Student Code of Conduct Please visit the website for information about the SCTC Student Code of Conduct: Safety SCTC will provide a reasonable environment of safety for achieving educational goals. In compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 and Student Right-To-Know (Public Law ), SCTC has established policy and procedures for governing the implementation of this act. Grievances and Appeals Page 64 covers the procedures and steps.

8. SMOKING ON CAMPUS Smoking is ONLY allowed in the
designated smoking areas.

9. Children are not allowed in classrooms or labs
CHILDREN ON CAMPUS
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Unless enrolled in dual enrollment and possess a valid student I.D.
Children are not allowed in classrooms or labs

10. Last Day(s) to ADD/Drop Courses
The first 3 days of the term is the “drop/add” period.  
Last Day to Withdraw
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” grade is listed each term on the Student Calendar. 
*The last day to withdraw for fall is October 28th, 2019
**This may impact your financial aid eligibility

11. Deadlines will be posted on: Important Withdrawal Reminders
Student Accounts-Business Office
Deadlines will be posted on:
Plasma screens around campus
The cashier windows
SCTC website (main page)
SCTC Facebook
SCTC Blackboard website.
Important Withdrawal Reminders
Withdraw within the first three (3)instructional days of the semester – 100% refund  (August 13th – 15th) 
Withdraw after the first three (3) instructional days of the semester- charged 100% for all tuition and fees. (SAP)
Students will need to speak with the Academic Affairs office regarding withdrawing.
Students will need to speak with the Financial Aid office for more information regarding their financial aid award.

12. Student Accounts-Business Office
SCTC communication
Ensure all personal information is up to date
Login, setup, and CHECK your account (stu.sctech.edu.)
This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!
DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SEMESTER TO BEGIN
Refunds (BankMobile)
Each semester, student refunds are paid approximately 48 days after the semester begins
Select your refund options:
Electronic deposit to another bank Account (an existing personal account) (24 Hours)
Electronic deposit to a BankMobile Vibe checking account (new checking account with BankMobile) (24 Hours)
Or Paper check mailed directly from BankMobile that will be delivered to your home address on record with our Admissions. (5-7 business days)

13. Student Accounts-Business Office
Senior Citizen Waiver –
 Individuals age 62 or older are allowed to have their Tuition ONLY waived
Payment Deadline- All student balances must be paid in FULL by financial aid, the student, or a combination of both by July 29th, 2019 for the Fall semester.
Payment Options
In person at the cashier window
Sign up with Nelnet for the payment option (
Log in online using your student Banner Web account. Students can pay with a major credit card (Mastercard or Visa). You can pick up the online payment instructions from the Business office cashier window or download them from the SCTC website, / Where do I Start / then click Tuition & Fees.

14. Student Accounts-Business Office*
Parking decal
You have two weeks from the first day of the semester to get a decal.
Register and complete the Parking Permit Application (students must have their vehicle license plate number).
Only the first initial decal is free. Every additional or replacement decal in the future will be $5.00 each.
*Students must always park in student parking. Student parking is any parking space not designated for visitors, employees, guest, and handicap; unless you have authorization to park in a handicap space.. Please do not park on the grass

15. New Student Orientation Presenters
Dr. Jennifer Edwards- Distance Education
Chief Ken Troisi - Security
Sharon Craft- CAPS (Advising) Center
Dr. Michelle Bedford- Financial Aid
Cherryl Burks- Student Services
Dean Sean Brumfield
Dean Kimberely Register

16. Tutoring and Mentoring
Kate Williams
Library and Academic Support Services
Distance Education
Library
Tutoring and Mentoring
QEP and Curriculum
Library and Academic Support Services at Southern Crescent Technical College would like to welcome all new and returning students. Our departments are dedicated to helping support students’ academic success.

17. Services Provided to Students
Help accessing online courses and student accounts
Mentoring and tutoring services
Student computers and printing
Print and online library resources
Research support
Our departments provide a number of important services to students including:
Help accessing online courses and student accounts
Mentoring and tutoring services
Student computers and printing
Print and online library resources
Research support

18. Library Services: Available In-Person and Online
The library has 5 librarians who are available to answer any questions you may have about finding resources, formatting your paper or other general information.
If you cannot physically visit one of the library locations, you can visit our website to search the online library catalog, access GALILEO, or browse the Library Research Guides.
Please do not hesitate to contact us through or by phone. We are here to help.

19. In-Person Library Resources and Services
Checking Out Materials
To check out any materials you must have a valid current student ID. Books are checked out for 8 weeks, DVDs for 2 weeks.
Computer and Printer/Scanner Access
Each student receives a free print allowance (100 pages) at the beginning of the term. Once it is used up, students must pay to print.
Black & white copies are 10 cents per page, and color copies are 25 cents per page. 
Students can scan to their own flash drives.
Student IDs 
Student IDs are made in the Libraries. New students will receive their first ID free of charge. You must have a copy of your schedule (or acceptance card) in order to have an ID made. 
If the ID is lost or stolen, there is a $5.00 replacement fee.
Interlibrary Loan
Place an interlibrary loan request if there is an item that the library does not have that you’d like us to find access to.
These services are available at the physical library locations. Students can browse and check out materials at the two libraries, and we can send library materials to students at the Henry County Center for checkout using our interlibrary loan service. To check out any materials you must have a valid current student ID. Books are checked out for 8 weeks and DVDs for 2 weeks.
All locations offer computers and printing for student use. Each student receives a free print allowance of 100 pages at the beginning of the term. Once it is used up, students must pay to print at the cost of 10 cents per page for black and white and 25 cents per page for color.  Students can scan to their own flash drives.
Student IDs are also made in the Libraries. New students will receive their first ID free of charge. You must have a copy of your schedule or acceptance card in order to have an ID made. If the ID is lost or stolen, there is a $5.00 replacement fee.

20. Hours and Locations: Library
Griffin Campus
Henry County Center
Flint River Campus
Location
Technology Building, Room 200
Room 126
Building B, Room 202
Phone
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs: 8:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 8:00pm-12:00pm
Mon-Thurs: 8:00am-7:00pm
Fri: 8:00am-12:00pm
Mon-Thurs: 8:00am-6:00pm
We have three locations where you can access library services. Two full-service libraries are located on the Griffin and Flint River Campuses. At the Henry County Center, we offer a library computer lab. Just because we don’t have print books at that location, doesn’t mean we can’t help you with your research needs. Stop by any location to find out how we can help you be successful!

21. Online Library Resources and Services
GALILEO
GALILEO is our collection of online periodicals, e-books, and videos.
The GALILEO password changes every semester. Contact the library staff for current password.
LibGuides
LibGuides are online research guides that help you find reliable sources. You can use them from any location at any time.
For those students who can’t visit the library or are working on assignments during the weekend when we are closed, we offer online library resources and services. Students are encouraged to visit the library’s Libguide webpage. LibGuides are online research guides that help you find reliable sources. You can use them from any location at any time.
We also provide access to GALILEO. GALILEO is our collection of online periodicals, e-books, and videos. The GALILEO password changes every semester. Contact the library staff for current password.

22. The Tutoring & Mentoring Center
Tutoring Services
Mentoring Services
Face-to-face professional tutoring services are available in English, reading, and math.
Online, professional tutoring is available in the following courses: Accounting 1100, Biology 2113, Biology 2114, Chemistry 1211, English 1010, English 1101, and all math courses.
Peer mentors  coach, guide, encourage, and support students in their coursework. 
Peer mentors must apply to serve and undergo training in order to work with students. 
We can provide peer mentoring in the subject areas and at the times during which we have volunteers available.
Did you know that independent tutors often charge more than $50 an hour for their services? As a student at SCTC, you are eligible for high-quality tutoring and mentoring services free of charge. Our tutoring and mentoring department is here to serve you in multiple ways. You can schedule face-to-face appointments with one of our English, reading, or math subject matter experts twice per week. You can also access online tutoring from within your Blackboard course for certain subjects outside of normal operating hours. Additionally, we train students to serve as peer mentors within our centers, which means you have the option to connect with someone much like you who just happens to be a little further along his or her academic journey. Peer mentoring allows us to provide academic support in a broad range of subjects. Please keep in mind that tutoring and mentoring are not just for students who are struggling in a particular class. We can assist you with developing general study and organizational skills, memorization strategies, testing techniques, and more.

23. Hours and Locations: Tutoring and Mentoring
Griffin Campus
Henry County Center
Flint River Campus
Location
Room 604
Room varies by day
Building A, Room 500
Phone
Hours of Operation
Mon: 9:00am-6:00pm
Tues: 9:00am-7:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-6:00pm
Thurs: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm
Mon: 10:00am-5:00pm 
Tues: 10:00am-6:00pm  
Wed: 10:00am-5:00pm  
Thurs: 10:00am-5:00pm
*additional times available by appointment 
Tues: 10:00am-5:00pm 
Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm 
Thurs: 10:00am-5:00pm 
We provide academic support services at three locations. The Tutoring and Mentoring Center at the Griffin campus has a staff that includes two math and two English specialists as well as several student peer mentors who can assist with a variety of subjects. It is open five days a week. The Tutoring and Mentoring Center at the Flint River campus is run by an English specialist and further supported by student peer mentors. It operates Monday through Thursday. Though we do not have a dedicated Tutoring and Mentoring Center at the Henry County Center, we do have an English specialist there Monday through Thursday, and we are currently attempting to recruit peer mentors to help provide additional academic support at that location. Though we welcome walk-ins at any time, your best bet is to make an appointment so that both you and the person helping you can be prepared to focus on the task at hand. If you wish to schedule an appointment at any location, please call or visit that location. However you choose to connect with us, please do. We're here to help!

24. Dr. Jennifer Edwards Distance Education (back of Griffin Campus Library)
Jennifer Edwards – Director of Distance Education
Charles Bowman – Media Video Production Specialist, Distance Education
Bryan Hill – Instructional Design Specialist, Distance Education
We can reset your password and troubleshoot your login at this computer.

25. Distance Education Your Student Email/Password is Your Life
Your account – and, particularly, your password – is your key to academic success!
Like a car without its engine, without your account and password, your academic life doesn’t work.
You need your password for:
Checking student (communicating with instructor)
Logging in to Blackboard (doing assignments and taking tests)
Logging into Banner Web (financial aid, enrolling, transcripts)
Engine Design and Function

26. Distance Education Your Student Email/Password is Your Life
Login/Password
Banner Web
Graduation
Lessons
Discussion
Board
Blackboard

27. Distance Education Checklist
Setup Student Students must use SCTC's to communicate with instructors. Personal s are not acceptable. Individual addresses can be found in Banner Web.
Login to Blackboard: Students who don't login the first week of the semester will be dropped from their course. Classes cannot be accessed until semester begins. 
Login to Banner Web: Contains personal info, class schedules, registration, financial aid info, campus directory, and course catalog.
Use the Helpdesk: Students receive solutions to Blackboard and problems through the SCTC Helpdesk. 
•The first thing that you need to do is login to Banner Web. 
•Next step is to setup your student
•After setting up your student login to  Blackboard. 

28. New Students All SCTC students interact with three applications…
SCTC Student
Blackboard
Banner Web
…as a part of their student life and academic success.

29. New Students
As a new student, you must first set up your student account in order to access your coursework on Blackboard, our web-based learning management system.

30. Getting Started
To start, go to then click on the Current Students link.

31. Now, click on
Find my Student Address.

32. On the SCTC Student Email Lookup App, supply the requested information.
The first time you go to log in, your Student ID will be Tigers + last six of your student ID:
Tigers######

33. Your email is jstudent1@stu. sctech
Your is (used with Office365 / Outlook )
Your student username is jstudent1 (used to log into Banner Web and Blackboard)
After entering your information, your student and your student username will show on the screen.
Going forward, your student username will be the portion of your student address that comes before sign, such as the part underlined, below:

34. …or…
Now, click on
/Office 365.

35. Email/Office 365 Student Login
Type your student under Sign in, click Next, then…
For example,

36. Email/Office 365 Student Login
Your initial password is Tigers + last 6 digits of your student number…
For example,
TigersXXXXXX 
Click Sign in.

37. Email/Office 365 Student Login
You’ll be prompted to change your password.
Your Old password is the same Tigers######.
Create a new password and type it again.
8 or more characters: upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters
Click Submit.

38. Email/Office 365 Student Login
To help you recover your password in the future, provide Password Recovery Information using your:
Phone
Five Security Questions

39. Log Into Blackboard Return to Current Students
Under Student Login, click on Blackboard
Click Login Here
in the center
of the page

40. Log Into Blackboard
Use your username without @stu.sctech.edu (Ex. ajones2)
Use your same password
Classes will not appear in Blackboard until the first day of the semester.

41. Sample Blackboard Screen
Log Into Blackboard
Sample Blackboard Screen

42. Student Blackboard Orientation
Also, to help you get comfortable using Blackboard before your first day of class, we have a mandatory orientation for you to complete.
831_Student_Blackboard_Orientation

43. Log Into Banner Web Next, find Banner Web under Student Login…
and click it.

44. Here is the initial Banner Web screen when a student logs in.
Welcome, J. Student, to the Southern Crescent Tech Student Information System!
Here is the initial Banner Web screen when a student logs in.
You have two categories to select from, each with their own options.
Personal Information
Student Services & Financial Aid

45. Here is the Personal Information option.
Welcome, J. Student, to the Southern Crescent Tech Student Information System!
Here is the Personal Information option.

46. Here is the Student Services & Financial Aid option.
Welcome, J. Student, to the Southern Crescent Tech Student Information System!
Here is the Student Services & Financial Aid option.

47. Distance Education
If you can’t remember your password, or get locked out of your , Blackboard, or Banner Web, you can submit a Helpdesk ticket.
From the Current Students page, look at the Quick Links column on the left-hand side and select Helpdesk for Blackboard/ .
This will take you to the Student Helpdesk (next slide).

48. Distance Education Here you will enter the following:
First and Last Name
Student ID
Blackboard Login
Primary
Alternate
Phone
Captcha text (random numbers/letters in the box)
Problem Category
Attach File (if necessary)
Problem Description
Then, click the Submit Service Request button.
Responses come within 24 hours Monday-Thursday.
All requests made Friday through Sunday will be answered on Monday.

49. Connect with us early and often!
Thank you!
The Library and Academic Support Services unit is committed to helping you succeed.
Connect with us early and often!
The Library and Academic Support Services unit is committed to helping you succeed. Connect with us early and often!

50. Access this information on the library’s webpage at
You can access the information in this video from the library’s webpage at

51. Campus Safety Session Kenneth A. Troisi Chief of Police

52. Campus Police Dispatch Center 770-467-4491
Officer on Duty Contact Information
Griffin Campus (770)
Flint River Campus (678)
Butts Center (678)
Henry Center (770)
Jasper Center (678)
Fayette Center (678)
Emergency Contact Numbers
Fire Department – 911
Police Department – 911
Ambulance– 911

53. Campus Police are here to help you!
Unlock Vehicles
Provide Jump Starts
Safety Escort To Your Vehicle
Contact Towing Companies
Provide First Aid
Contact EMS
Write Accident Reports
Handle Criminal Investigations

54. Emergency Procedures Quick Reference Guide
Located in each classroom, office,
and public area by the exit doors.
911 can be used at any location

55. COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS
Southern Crescent Technical College uses a service called SchoolCast to send out phone/text/ alerts to faculty, staff, and students in the event of an emergency.
Log in to SchoolCast at:
Update your contact information using the directions provided to you from the sent by IT.
User accounts are created daily to capture any new users. Your account is disabled upon your leaving the College.

56. Know what to do in the event of Severe Weather at SCTC
Weather Safe Areas
Tornado and Severe Weather safe areas can be identified by utilizing the Building Safety Plan Diagrams posted throughout the college.
Safe Area Sticker

57. CAMPUS CARRY As of July 1st , 2017
As is the case with individuals possessing a driver’s license being expected to know the rules of the road in each state he or she drives through, such is the responsibility of the handgun license holder to understand the rules and regulations associated with his or her Georgia Weapons Carry License (WCL) in the state of Georgia The responsibility to know and comply with the law rests with the license holder.
It is the responsibility of the license holder/gun owner to ensure that they have received gun safety training on proper loading, use and carry (including concealed carry) of a firearm.
Colleges (including their police or security departments) will not provide firearms training to anyone other than employed sworn police officers.

58. OVERVIEW
You must be 21 or over (unless an active member of the military).
It applies to everyone on campus-- student, faculty, staff, contractor or visitor.
Applies only to handguns (revolvers and pistols) (No Long Guns)
And you must have valid GA Weapons Carry License (WCL) or a weapons carry license or permit from a reciprocal state provided that the license carrier is not a resident of GA. If they become a GA resident they must obtain a GA carry license (active military exception)
Quick Facts On

59. AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS
In any building or on real property (buildings or land) owned or leased by the college unless specifically prohibited

60. PROHIBITED LOCATIONS
Any buildings or property used for athletic sporting events (while athletic event is occurring)
Student housing (includes fraternity and sorority houses)
College and Career Academies
Classes w/ Dual Enrollment students (defined as the space or room being currently used for instruction of Dual Enrollment students)
Faculty, staff or administrative offices
Rooms where disciplinary hearings are conducted

61. What does Open Carry vs. Concealed Carry look like?
Open Carry - Visible
Concealed Carry – Not Visible
Not allowed on SCTC campuses
Allowed on SCTC Campuses

62. SAFETY TIPS Trust your instincts and be yourself.
Use your cell phone as a tool.
Be careful when leaving status or away messages online and when using the “check-in” feature on Facebook or Foursquare.
Wait to let your guard down until people earn your trust.
Don’t be afraid to hurt someone’s feelings.
If you see something, say something!
Stick with your friends, and watch out for each other.
Be aware of your surroundings

63. Great Video To Watch www.sctech.edu/police
Click: Crime Prevention & General Safety
Click: Plan, Prepare, React Safety Video

64. Sharon Craft CAPS (Advising Center)

65. Room 107 - Main Building Griffin Campus Room 250 - Flint Campus

66. The Cap Center Helps With
*Advising new students
*Choosing a major/program or career
*Scheduling and registering for classes
*Connecting students to necessary resources
*Preparing a resume
*Starting a job search
The CAP Center provides accessible and comprehensive advising with an emphasis on establishing a career and academic plan.

67. Career and Academic Planning Career and Academic Advisors
THE CAP CENTER
Career and Academic Planning
Career and Academic Advisors
Sharon Craft
Joanna Gibson
Sherry Lynn Stephens
Susan Murray, Director, CAP
Sharon Craft, Student Navigator
Dr. Colandra Taylor, Graduation Coach
Tamara Hand, Receptionist
Adrienne Langford
Annita White
Bridgette Worst

68. Dr. Michelle Bedford Financial Aid

69. Financial Aid – Things to Know
•Paying your fees and tuition is the responsibility of the student and family.
•All students are required to complete a Federal FAFSA application online at each year to determine eligibility for Financial Aid programs. 
•All programs are not eligible for Federal Funds.
•Changes to schedules (number of hours, drop/add, withdraws) can affect your Financial Aid.
•All Financial Aid awards are based on full-time enrollment. However, aid will only pay for the number of hours students enroll.
•All students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA and successfully complete at least 67% of all courses attempted and must not exceed 150% of the required semester hours for the program.
•Students should be aware that the number of hours that the HOPE Grant and the HOPE Scholarship will pay is limited, Students not receiving other aid will be responsible for paying the remaining balance each term.

70. Types of Financial Aid •HOPE Scholarship/Zell Miller Scholarship •HOPE Grant/Zell Miller Grant •Federal Pell Grant •Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) •Federal Work Study •Student Access Loan •Direct Subsidized Loan •Direct Unsubsidized Loan •Hope Career Grant Additional Resources •SCTC Foundation Scholarships •WIOA – Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act •VA – Veterans Benefits

71. Financial Aid – Resources
HOPE Grant and Scholarship
•The HOPE Grant is awarded to Georgia residents enrolled in either a certificate or diploma program.
•HOPE Grant programs pay $76.00 per credit hour.  This will only cover a portion of tuition. The student is responsible for the remaining balance.
•Hope Grant is only for students enrolled in a technical certificate or diploma programs
•A Georgia residence for the HOPE program is 12 months graduating from a Georgia High  School or 24 months  if student did not.
•Students with Bachelor’s Degree or higher are not eligible for HOPE.
•HOPE Grant cap is 63 semester hours. HOPE Scholarship is 127 semester hours.
•GPA requirement is 2.0 for HOPE Grant.

72. Financial Aid – Resources
HOPE Scholarship
•The HOPE Scholarship is awarded to Georgia residents enrolled in degree programs only. 
•Both HOPE programs pay $76.00 per credit hour.  This will only cover a portion of tuition. The student is responsible for the remaining balance.
•A Georgia residence for the HOPE program is 12 months graduating from a Georgia High  School or 24 months  if student did not.
•Students with Bachelor’s Degree or higher are not eligible for HOPE.
•HOPE Scholarship will only cover 127 semester hours.
•GPA requirement is 3.0 for HOPE Scholarship. The GPA will be checked at the 30th, 60th and 90th hours.

73.                        Financial Aid
HOPE Zell Miller Grant •Pays 100% tuition to students with a 3.5 GPA enrolled in a certificate or diploma program Student Access Loan •State funded private 1% interest rate loan, random selection process, no guarantee (STUDENTS MUST APPLY FOR FEDERAL AID FIRST). Hope Career Grant •Pays additional aid to students enrolled in eligible programs (student be eligible for Hope/Zell Miller Grant)

74. Financial Aid - Resources
Pell and FSEOG Grant
The Pell Grant are funds awarded to students that have proven a financial need for assistance based on the information reported on the FAFSA.  The Office of Financial Aid does not determine eligibility.
The FSEOG Grant is also awarded to students that have proven a financial need, however funds are limited and awarded on a first come-first serve basis.
Both funds are available to provide assistance with tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, etc. 

75. Financial Aid - Resources
•   Direct Stafford Loans from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, are low-interest loans for eligible students to help cover the cost of higher education. These loans include: 
•   Direct Subsidized Loans- Direct Subsidized Loans are for students with financial need which is determined from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are not charged interest while you’re in school at least half- time (6+ hrs.); however, interest accrues during grace periods and deferment periods. 
•   Direct Unsubsidized Loans- Direct Unsubsidized Loans are not based on financial need. This loan like all aid is based on your enrollment status (6 hours or more) and budget. Interest accrues (accumulates) from the time it’s disbursed. You can pay the interest while you are in school or you can allow it to accrue and add to your balance. 
•   SCTC does not auto award student loans. Students must complete a Loan Request Form if interested in receiving loans

76. Financial Aid – Resources
Work-study
A need-based federal grant to help students earn money by working at designated offices on and off campus.
Must complete the FAFSA and possess a financial need.
May work up to 20 hours per week; $8.00 per hour; paid monthly.
Work-study jobs are posted on the SCTC Website at

77. Check Your Authorized Financial Aid

78. Select Term
Account Balance
Authorized Aid to cover Account Balance

79. No Authorized Aid to cover Account Balance

80. Veteran Education Benefits
Southern Crescent Technical College is dedicated to assisting Veterans in achieving their educational goals.
Veteran Education Benefits are provided through:
Montgomery GI Bill
Survivors and Dependent Benefits
Veteran’s Rehabilitation Benefits
All of Southern Crescent Technical College’s credit programs are approved for Veteran’s Educational Benefits.

81. Veteran’s Certifying Officials
All Veterans using Military Education benefits must turn in their class schedule to the VA Certifying Officials each semester before they can be certified with Veterans Affairs.
Veteran’s Certifying Officials
Gail Daniel
Grifin Campus 
   Mobile Unit 6A

82. Beginning the Application Process
All Veterans should apply online at
We have computers in the Student Veterans Center
(Mobile Unit 6A) – Griffin Campus.
(Room A255) – Flint Campus
We are also available to assist you.

83. What Documents Will I Need?
New Students:
Your Certificate of Eligibility from the Veterans Affairs Department
Your most recent DD214
Your class schedule
Request certification of classes
Returning Students:
Updated personal information sheet

84. VA Benefits for Which I May Be Eligible
* Letter of Eligibility
The Veterans Affairs Department will provide you with this letter once you have completed the application on the GI Bill website.
This letter must be submitted to the VA Certifying Official at SCTC to begin receiving education benefits.
This letter will confirm what chapter of VA Education Benefits VA has determined you are eligible to receive.

85. How Much Does VA Benefits Pay?
The amount of funding available depends on what the Veterans Affairs Department determines you are eligible to receive based on location, type, and time of service in the military.

86. How Does VA Education Benefits Get Paid?
1. Chapter 30 (MGIB) – VA Stipend paid directly to student
2. Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation – All fees, tuition, and books paid to SCTC.  Veteran receives monthly stipend based on # of credit hours he/she is taking
3. Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 – Fees and tuition paid to the school based on Veteran’s % of eligibility.  Book stipend and BAH are paid directly to the student.  If not 100% eligible for Chapter 33 – Post 9/11, student will be responsible for fees and tuition not paid by VA
4. Chapter 35 – VA Dependents – VA Stipend paid directly to student

87. How Do I Certify I Am Attending College?
Once your registration status has been confirmed, SCTC will notify the Veteran’s Affairs Department of your enrollment status.
Should a student’s enrollment status change, SCTC will notify the Veteran’s Affairs Department of the change, and the student may be liable for any funds already disbursed to the student in excess of current enrollment.

88. How Do I Verify My Enrollment?
If you are receiving the MGIB Chapter 30, Reserve GIBill, or REAP: Call the VA toll free Interactive Voice Response (IVR) line at VA-ECERT ( ) to verify your attendance.
This should be done on the last day of each month.
If you are receiving dependents (Chapter 35) benefits, call on the last day of each month to verify your attendance.
Both college certification and student verification must be complete before benefits will be paid.
Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) does not require verification.

89. Financial Aid – Resources
For more information about Financial Aid Programs; Refer to the Student Handbook on the SCTC at handbook/ 
Contact by phone Griffin Campus, Flint River Campus, or through  or thru SCTC Website
Questions

90. Director of Student Support Services
      Cherryl C. Burks
     Director of Student Support Services  
   

91. Students Grievances/Complaints
      
What is a written complaint?​  
           ​
 Informal/Formal Complaint

92. TigerCARE: Campus Assessment Respond Evaluation Team
TheTigerCARE Team is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to the safety and wellbeing of Southern Crescent Technical College students, faculty, staff and visitors.
It is the responsibility of faculty, staff, and students to immediately report any situation that could possibly result in harm to anyone in the college community

93. TigerCARE Team 
Team Chair: Cherryl C. Burks, Director of Student  Support Services,  
Joel Bishop - Student Activities
Teresa Brooks   -  Disabilities
Toni Doaty - Assistant Director of Student Support/Special Populations,             
Jasper Foust - Director of Enrollment
Sharon Hill - Director of Human
Mary Jackson – Special Population / Disabilitie Coordinator,     6224
Liz Jester - Director of Tutoring and
Dr. Xenia Johns, Vice President of Student
Calvin Sinkfield - Athletic
Ken Troisi - SCTC Chief of

94. Different Ways to Submit Referrals
Submit an online report
Contact a TigerCARE Team Member
Contact Campus Police
Anonymous referrals can be submitted by phone, , or by submission of a concern form

95. Student Support Services
Special Populations​
Disability Services ​
Student Activities​
Student Athletics

96. Special Services Special Populations
Disability Services​
A person with a disability is any person who:​
has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities including walking, talking, seeing, hearing, breathing, learning, and working​
has a record of such an impairment​
is regarded as having such impairments
Special Populations
Special Populations Services are available to support and serve students who are from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children, preparing for non- traditional fields, limited English proficient, single parents, including single pregnant women, displaced homemakers, or disabled individual.

97. Student Activities
Student Activities at Southern Crescent Technical College applies to all aspects  of SCTC campus life.  The office of Student Activities oversees the use of your Student Activity Fees while planning & hosting events at the SCTC Campuses, sponsoring clubs, and even open house sessions or receptions to promote programs and services available to our students.

99. Athletics
The Southern Crescent Technical College Tigers compete in men's and women's basketball as Division III members of the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA), which is Region XVII of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Student athletes are required to meet all eligibility requirements of the NJCAA and agree to read, sign, and abide by all liability waivers, codes of conduct, and/or other forms required by the college and NJCAA.  Participating in athletics on an intercollegiate level at Southern Crescent Technical College does count towards your athletic eligibility at all four-year colleges as any student athlete have a five-year window to compete in a sport for four years.

100. SCTC TIGERS

101. Southern Crescent Links to Remember:
SchoolCast at:
(Crime Prevention & General Safety)

102. Dismissal Dean Kim Register – Medical Building Dean Sean Brumfield – Main Building

103. New Student Orientation 2019
HAVE “A” VERY SUCCESSFUL SEMESTER!