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Welcome to the Office of Financial Aid at Sheridan College!

Prospective Student Checklist

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SC = Sheridan Campus | GC = Gillette College

Step 1: Admissions Office
Ext.2002 (SC) | Ext. 1401 (GC)
Complete the application for admission

Request official transcripts from high school and previous colleges. GED recipients are required to provide a copy of GED certificate or scores.
If special admissions criteria exists for your program, please follow those guidelines.
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Step 2: Financial Aid Office
Ext. 2101 (SC) | Ext. 1420 (GC)

All students are encouraged to apply for federal aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible.

Apply for institutional scholarships – one application and one application letter, by March 1

Payments plans, if needed, are available in this office.

Step 3: Advising and Assessment
Ext. 2000 (SC) | Ext. 1410 & 11 (GC)

Schedule an appointment to complete the math and English placement exams (if a first-time college student or if you have not completed a college-level math and/or English course) A $5.00 fee is assessed for each exam, and a picture ID is required. ACT scores may also be used for placement; please consult this office for required scores.

Set an appointment to meet with an academic advisor to complete a course schedule.

Schedule an appointment to attend an orientation session, which is required for all first-time college students registered for 6 or more credit hours, and all degree-seeking candidates. Orientation is highly recommended for transfer student, non-degree seeking students enrolled in less than 6 credit hours, and high school students.

Step 4: Registration and Records Office
Ext. 2201 or 2203 (SC) | Ext. 1431 & 32 (GC)

Register for classes by submitting the course registration form with advisor signature.

If transferring courses from another college, please contact your academic advisor for transcript evaluation equivalencies.

Step 5: Business Office
Ext. 2405 (SC) | Ext. 1442 & 43 (GC)

Tuition, housing and other expenses must be paid (or arranged to be paid) on or before the payment deadline date. Once payment is received, students will be entitled to receive an activity card.

After payment is made, obtain a college picture ID card, available in the Housing Office.

Step 6: Bookstore
Ext. 4102 (SC) | Ext. 1441 (GC)

Purchase textbooks from the SC General Store, located in the lower level of the Thorne-Rider Commons Building.

Step 7: Housing
Ext. 2301 (SC) | N/A (GC)

If interested in living on-campus, complete housing application and submit $60 deposit fee.

Step 1: Admissions

Step 2: Financial Aid

Step 3: Advising

Step 4: Registration

Step 5: Business Office

Step 6: Bookstore

Step 7: Housing
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Step 2: Financial Aid: Here’s how to get started...
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Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
To be considered for student financial aid at Sheridan/Gillette College, you must complete this application. Apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible.

Apply to College Scholarships

Fill out our Online Loan Application Form
If your savings, grants, and scholarships still fall short of what you need to pay for college, you and your family should consider these college loan options:

Federal Stafford Loan

Federal PLUS Loan (parents)

*The 'Student Checklist' applies to degree/certificate-seeking or for-credit class students only.
Are you taking classes through the Workforce Development office? If yes, click here>>

July 20, 2007
Dear Student,
The Sheridan College Financial Aid Office will begin releasing financial aid refunds, for the Fall 2007 semester, on September 4, 2007.
Beginning August 6, we will provide bookstore charge slips to students who have enough financial aid to charge their books, in addition to their educational expenses.
Please remember all first-time borrowers and those on financial aid probation will receive their educational loans on or after October 4, 2007, contingent on the student demonstrating satisfactory progress.

Sheridan College & The Gillette College:

Scholarships

Apply Online for Scholarships (Sheridan)

Apply Online for Scholarships (Gillette)

Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at Wyoming

Financial Aid

Local Private Resources

Straight Talk to Parents

Financial Aid Printable Forms

Federal Grants, Loans, & Work Study

Policies and Practices for Financial Aid

Other Helpful Resources:

http://www.schoolsoup.com

http://www.bradvisors.com/scholarship

Scholarships.com - Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information Resource

Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA

Hints for Filling out the FAFSA

Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at Wyoming

Student Loan Entrance Counseling

Student Loan Exit Counseling

Student Guide

USA Funds Connection

Online Loan Application

FastWeb Scholarship Search

Register with Selective Service

Funding your Education Pamphlet

Apply for Your PIN for Endless Online Options

Student Tax Guide

*As deadlines for scholarships vary, be sure to review the scholarship information located on this page.
** Please be aware that any or all of the information, rules or regulations are subject to change.
*** Awards are made on the basis of academic standing, academic progress and financial need, without regard to race, color, religion, handicap, sex, or ethnic origin.

Not sure if you can afford to pay
for your education?
Transitional Services Programs (TSP) offers financial assistance and support services to Sheridan Campus Career & Technical Major Students^{*various criteria applies}
Note: Technical Majors are also referred to as "Degrees and Certificates for Immediate Job Skills" on the Sheridan.edu Web site.
Financial Assistance:

Tuition

Books & Supplies

Travel

Certification Costs

And Other Miscellaneous expenses

Support Services:

Advocacy

Brown bags

Coaching & Mentoring

Job Seeking Skills & Referrals

Workshops

...and more!

Contact TSP for more information or to see if you qualify.

Financial Aid
Sheridan Campus:
3059 Coffeen Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
307.674.6446
800.913.9139 Ext. 2101
Gillette College:
300 West Sinclair
Gillette, WY 82718
307.686.0254 Ext.1420

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