Navigating the Southern Union State Community College Student Portal: A Guide to Resources and Financial Aid

Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) provides a comprehensive student portal designed to streamline access to important resources and information. This article will guide you through the various aspects of the portal, with a particular focus on financial aid opportunities, including emergency relief funds made available to students.

Accessing the MySUSCC Portal

Students can access important information through the MySUSCC portal. It is essential to regularly check the portal for updates regarding financial aid disbursements and other important announcements.

Emergency Financial Assistance

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF)

SUSCC recognizes that many of its students have faced financial hardships. To aid in unexpected expenses, SUSCC has been releasing Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to students. These funds are aimed at relieving the financial burden students may have faced.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds

SUSCC recognizes that many of our students have faced financial hardships due to COVID-19. We understand it was a great inconvenience to you as a student pursuing your educational goals. We are happy to report that the College has received Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant funds in the amount of $1, 598, 050.00 to provide financial assistance to relieve you of the financial burden you may have faced transitioning from on-campus to online instruction due to COVID-19 (as of March 16). To be considered, students must have a 2019-2020 FAFSA on file with the College and meet Title IV eligibility. We have identified roughly 2,180 students who possibly qualify. Around amounts could range from $300 - $845.

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) Funds

Additional financial assistance may be needed to relieve you of the financial burden you may have faced during this national pandemic. SUSCC has released Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) grant funds to aid during this difficult time. To be considered for these grant funds, you must have been enrolled for Spring 2021 semester and meet all citizenship requirements set by the U. S. Department of Education with funds to distribute to institutions of higher education in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). We are happy to report that the College has received Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) grant funds in the amount of $1,598, 050.00 to provide financial assistance to relieve you of the financial burden you may have faced during this national pandemic. To be considered, you must have been enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester and meet all citizenship requirements set by the U. S. Department of Education for federal aid eligibility. Amounts could range from $300 - $600. All eligible students enrolled that meet the citizenship requirement will receive the base amount of $300. Those with a “0” EFC based on the 2020/2021 FAFSA displays exceptional need and will receive the maximum award of $600. Additional funds will be released to cover up to $300 in past due balances resulting from the pandemic that occurred in Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters 2020.

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American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds

SUSCC understands how difficult it has been to sustain during this national pandemic. To aid in unexpected expenses, SUSCC will release Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III- American Rescue Plan (ARP) in the amount of $125 to all students currently enrolled for Summer 2022 (full term, mini #1, or 7-week) with an additional $125 for those with Pell eligible EFC range of 0 - 5846 on their 2021/2022 FAFSA. The additional amount will be released in a separate disbursement, if found eligible. We are hopeful this allocation will assist in your expenses acquired. Funds will be released soon through the eRefund option chosen.

SUSCC understands how difficult it has been to sustain during this national pandemic. To aid in unexpected expenses, SUSCC will release Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III- American Rescue Plan (ARP) in the amount of $500 to all students currently enrolled for Spring 2022- Full Term and Mini Term #1, with an additional $250 for those with Pell eligible EFC range of 0 - 5846 on their 2021/2022 FAFSA. The additional amount will be released in a separate disbursement, if found eligible. We are hopeful this allocation will assist in your expenses acquired. Funds will be released soon through the eRefund option chosen.

SUSCC understands how difficult it has been to sustain during this national pandemic. To aid in unexpected expenses, SUSCC will release Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III- American Rescue Plan (ARP) in the amount of $500 to all students currently enrolled for Fall 2021 semester with an additional $250 for those with Pell eligible EFC range of 0 - 5846 on their 2021/2022 FAFSA. We are hopeful this allocation will assist in your expenses acquired. Funds will be released soon through the eRefund option chosen.

Spring 2023 Semester Assistance

Southern Union State Community College has made available Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III- American Rescue Plan (ARP) to students who have experienced exceptional need for assistance to finish covering tuition and fee expenses for the Spring 2023 semester. The emergency online application below must be completed and submitted in order to be considered. Students must have an outstanding balance due on their account for the current term. No funds will be released to the student, but instead applied to their student accounts. Funds awarded will not exceed outstanding balance due. Submission of an Emergency Relief Request Application does not guarantee approval. Funds are limited.

Eligibility for Financial Aid

FAFSA Requirements

Students who have already submitted a FAFSA for the 2019/2020 academic year has been reviewed for eligibility. school code 001040. The deadline to submit the FAFSA is June 04, 2020. To be considered, students must have a 2019-2020 FAFSA on file with the College and meet Title IV eligibility. To be considered, you must have been enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester and meet all citizenship requirements set by the U. S. Department of Education for federal aid eligibility.

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EFC and Pell Grant Eligibility

SUSCC final disbursement of grant funds were chosen to be released to students who display financial need based on a “0” Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) calculation on the 2019/2020 FAFSA. Additionally, these are students that did not receive grant funds such as SEOG or ASAP throughout the academic year. The limited source of funds were released on 06/17/2020. To abide by the new guidance, additional grant funds were released to students today, June 3, 2020.

Enrollment Status

To aid in additional unexpected expenses, SUSCC has released Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) grant funds in the amount of $125 to all full time (12 credit hours or more) students who completed Spring 2021 semester successfully (earned credit).

Disbursement of Funds

eRefund Option

Funds will be released soon through the eRefund option chosen. If you choose direct deposit as your refund option, please allow 3 business days before the funds will show available in your account. If you elect to receive your funds by paper check, please allow 5-10 business day for delivery.

Payment Methods

Once awarded, funds will be released through the same method selected through Heartland ECSI for other financial aid disbursements; paper check or direct deposit.

Health and Safety Measures

Health and safety remain our number one priority. SUSCC is following medical protocols from state and national health authorities and has implemented recommended guidelines in relation to social distancing, hygiene, travel, and visits to the College. In addition, we are taking additional steps to attempt to ensure the cleanliness or all of our facilities.

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