The page offers financial aid and scholarship information specifcially for studnets interested in a career in education.If you have questions please contact the SWC Financial Aid office.
Spring 2009 CRTA To Award Three $1,500 Scholarships
Eligible SWC students may apply for one of three $1,500 scholarship from the California Retired Teachers Association. The scholarship is open to students who will transfer in Fall 2009, have a 3.0 or better GPA, and have a clear desire to become a teacher, primarily in K-12 grades. Click here to complete the online on-campus scholarship application and click here for the downloadable CRTA scholarship application to print and complete. BOTH applications must be completed and submitted to Financial Aid by March 6, 2009.
SWC Student Employment: Tutor Positions
SWC students with work study grants may qualify for tutoring positions throughout the area. These positions are open to students who are enrolled in a minimum of 6 units and are receiving financial aid. Click here for a list of open tutor positions. Click here to visit the Southwestern College Student Employment Office.
Students can receive up to $4,000 a year for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study and up to $8,000 for graduate study. In return, students must teach in a high need field (math, science, foreign language, bilingual education, special education, etc) or at school (public or private) that serves low income students for 4 years within 8 calendar years. If they don’t meet these conditions, the grant will be treated as a Stafford Loan. Click here for more information.
Troops to Teachers is a federal program funded by the Department of Education and administered by the Department of Defense through the Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES). The program provides a link between current and prior armed service members who desire to pursue a career in education by providing counseling, financial and placement assistance. Click here for more information.
Click here to visit the Southwestern College Office of Financial Aid website
SDSU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office
Click here to visit the SDSU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships website.