Fill Out the FAFSA or WASFA: It's How to Get Money for College
Even though it feels like Fall Quarter just started, it’s already time to start thinking about next year. Now is the time to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) for the 2021-22 academic year. Make sure to include SPSCC school code: 005372.
FAFSA or WASFA?
SPSCC Foundation Annual Fundraising Event Goes Virtual This October
The SPSCC Foundation will host its annual fundraising gala, The Experience, at 6:15 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 3. The Experience is the Foundation’s largest event of the year, raising nearly $500,000 to support scholarships and student success at SPSCC.
While seating capacity limits this event to about 500 attendees each year, the virtual format of this year’s event allows everyone to experience how SPSCC is changing the lives of our students and our community.
Financial Resources at SPSCC Can Help Make Paying for College Even Easier
Local Allied Health Organizations Donate to Cover the Cost of SPSCC Nursing Student Test Fees
Article via Nisqually Valley News
Every year, nursing students preparing to graduate from South Puget Sound Community College take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to earn their nursing license. Usually, nursing students are tasked with covering the NCLEX testing fees, but this year they are getting extra support.
An Investment in the Future: Donations Help SPSCC Nursing Students Cover Testing Fees
Article via South Sound Magazine
By Antoinette Alexander
To honor nurses in the time of COVID-19, local allied health organizations have made donations to the South Puget Sound Community College Foundation to help cover the cost of all National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) testing fees for the entire graduating class of SPSCC’s 37 nursing students.
Local Allied Health Organizations Donate to Cover the Cost of SPSCC Nursing Student Test Fees
Every year, nursing students preparing to graduate from South Puget Sound Community College take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to earn their nursing license. Usually, nursing students are tasked with covering the NCLEX testing fees, but this year they are getting extra support.
Events Impacted for Social Distancing
SPSCC is limiting college events for social distancing. We're working to keep this page updated as we learn more about impacted events.
New Report Highlights Students’ Struggle with Food, Housing
According to a new report, six out of 10 community or technical college students in Washington State experienced hunger or housing insecurity over the past year, even though most of them are working. The report was compiled by The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University in Philadelphia.
American Association of Community Colleges Recognizes SPSCC's Donation from the Eva Gordon Estate
Article via Community College Daily
By Tabitha Whissemore
SPSCC Gifted $550,000, the Largest Monetary Donation in College History
Article via Nisqually Valley News
South Puget Sound Community College and the SPSCC Foundation last week announced the largest cash donation in the College’s history — a gift of approximately $550,000 from the Eva Gordon Estate.
SPSCC is one of 17 Washington community and technical colleges to receive donations totaling nearly $10 million.
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