Financial Aid
Making College Affordable
At Sheridan College, our goal is to help students find resources to make college education even more affordable. We can help you understand college costs, types of aid, and how to apply for financial aid and scholarships. Explore the opportunities and information below, and contact us with questions.
Plan for College Costs
Tuition & Fees
Your actual costs depend on your enrollment and program(s) of study. Review actual costs of per credit tuition, fee rates, and additional program supply costs.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the total amount of money you are expected to need to cover all your school-related expenses; also known as a budget. Students who file the FAFSA are assigned a cost of attendance and their total aid package cannot exceed this annual budget. All items listed in the COA are considered to be good faith estimates and are subject to change. The amounts shown below are based on the academic year (Fall & Spring semesters) for 2025/26.
| Tuition & Fees (2 Semesters, 15 Credit Hours) | $4,830 |
| Housing & Food * | $10,350 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment ** | $2,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,735 |
| Transportation | $1,840 |
| Estimated Total | $20,955 |
* Federal rules require housing & food costs to include 3 meals/day, 7 days/week. Actual food costs will vary.
** The amounts listed represent an average cost of course materials, supplies, and equipment.
| Tuition & Fees (2 Semesters, 15 Credit Hours) | $4,830 |
| Housing & Food * | $14,580 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment ** | $2,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,735 |
| Transportation | $4,170 |
| Estimated Total | $27,515 |
* Federal rules require housing & food costs to include 3 meals/day, 7 days/week. Actual food costs will vary.
** The amounts listed represent an average cost of course materials, supplies, and equipment.
| Tuition & Fees (2 Semesters, 15 Credit Hours) | $4,830 |
| Housing & Food * | $5,105 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment ** | $2,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,735 |
| Transportation | $4,170 |
| Estimated Total | $18,040 |
* Federal rules require housing & food costs to include 3 meals/day, 7 days/week. Actual food costs will vary.
** The amounts listed represent an average cost of course materials, supplies, and equipment.
Net Price Calculator
Net Price Calculator assists you in planning for the cost of attending college.
Federal Aid
In order to be eligible for federal grants, work-study, or loan opportunities, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn how to apply for aid, view your offer letter, manage your financial aid, and more.
Use the Sheridan College Code: 003930
Scholarships & Grants
Sheridan College and Sheridan College in Johnson County offer a variety of scholarships to assist students in achieving their educational goals. Applications will be forwarded to your program(s) of interest.
Important Financial Information
Financial Aid at the Bookstore
The Bookstore at Sheridan College allow students to use their financial aid for the purchase of books and supplies beginning two weeks prior to the start of the semester (fall, spring, and summer). A student must have financial aid awarded to their student account and must have a credit balance in order to use their financial aid.
Example: Student A has $1,500 total in charges on their student account. The student has $2,000 in financial aid awarded to their student account, giving them a $500 credit balance. Student A has the option of charging their books and supplies to the bookstore, up to $500.
Example: Student B has $5,425 total in charges on their student account. The student has $3,725 in financial aid awarded to their student account, giving them a remaining balance of $1,700 which is owed to the college. Student B does not have excess financial aid and will not be allowed to use their financial aid at the college bookstore.
Disbursements
The Financial Aid Office (FAO) begins to review all financial aid awards after the Financial Aid census (freeze) date. The Financial Aid census date is the day following the last day to receive a tuition and fee refund, or the 22nd calendar day from first day of the semester. The FAO uses the census date to determine the federal aid a student qualifies for based on enrollment as of the census date.
If the application of your financial aid to your account creates a credit (negative) balance, a financial aid refund for the credit will be released within 14 days of the credit appearing on your account. The first round of financial aid refunds will be issued by the Business Office based on the financial aid census date; additional refunds will be issued every other week, throughout the semester.
Set up direct deposit: Sheridan College encourages all students to sign up for direct deposit through their The Hub Self-Service account. If you are not signed up for direct deposit, your financial aid refund will be issued to you in the form of a check and will be sent to you via United States Postal Service or your campus mailbox.
Additional Assistance
It is very important to know and understand all resources that are available to you to help you pay for college. If you have not yet completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Sheridan College highly encourages you to do so, to determine your Federal financial aid eligibility. The Department of Education provides many benefits to students through Federal Student Aid programs. To learn more about Federal Aid benefits, please refer to the Student Financial Aid Assistant Programs & Eligibility, Grants and Federal Direct Loan links on our Financial Aid home page.
If you require more financial assistance than what appears on your award letter, and you have not met your Cost of Attendance (COA), you may apply for additional student loans from private student loan programs. The Office of Financial Aid at NWCCD does not have preferred lender arrangement agreements with any private education loan lenders, and will not recommend, and will not refer students to, any specific private student loan programs. You may obtain more information and compare the loans offered by these lenders by visiting the FASTChoice website.
Additional Ways to Pay
Millions in scholarships awarded annually. Apply and start paying for your degree.
What scholarships are available? This is a common question, and Sheridan College has the answer.
Check your eligibility and apply for grants to pay for college.
Learn more about federal and institutional grants.
FAFSA FAQs
What is a FAFSA?
You need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to be eligible for federal student aid such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of aid to help you pay for college or career school.
In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Some private aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid as well.
Am I eligible for Financial Aid?
You can check the status of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form by
- login and
- finding your application status in “My Activity,” which displays after you log in if you have already started or completed a FAFSA form.
The status of your FAFSA form will be one of the following:
- Draft: Your section of the FAFSA form is incomplete.
- In Progress: You provided your consent, approval, and signature to your section of the FAFSA form, but the FAFSA form has not been submitted yet.
- In Review: Your FAFSA form was submitted but hasn’t been processed yet.
- Action Required: You are missing your consent and approval or signature or the FAFSA form was processed, but a correction is required.
- Processed: Your application was processed successfully. No further action is needed.
- Closed: Your FAFSA form was never submitted and can no longer be submitted because the federal FAFSA deadline passed.
Note: If you submitted a paper FAFSA form, you can check the status of your form once we process it (roughly 7–10 days from the date mailed).
To check the disbursement status of your federal student aid, contact your college’s or career school’s financial aid office.
Do I have to apply for FAFSA?
Any student, regardless of income, who wants to be considered for federal, state, and/or school financial aid opportunities should apply. You must submit a FAFSA every school year.
Are there resources on how to fill this out?
Are there additional ways to apply for financial aid other than FAFSA?
Yes, there are options. Here are a few ways to save that you can find at Sheridan College.
I have questions about FAFSA, who can I ask?
Financial Aid at Sheridan College is always here to help. Please reach out or stop by the financial aid office.
Contact Federal Student Aid and the Office of the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid Office
| Phone: | 307-675-0200 |
|---|---|
| Toll Free: | 888-675-0505 |
| Email: | financialaid@sheridan.edu |
Feel free to stop by our offices at Sheridan College.
Walk-ins Available:
Monday through Friday
8AM – 5PM (MST)