Financial Aid

Lack of funds is never a good reason for not going to college. Southern participates in a wide variety of scholarships, grants, loans and employment opportunities.  Usually, 90-95% of our students who apply for Financial Assistance, receive some type of aid.

Generally, aid is either merit-based (awarded based solely on academic ability) or need-based (the difference between the estimated cost of attending college and the family’s ability to pay). Need-based aid includes grants, which do not have to be repaid or earned, and self-help assistance (Federal Family Educational Loans, which must be repaid, Plus Loans for parents, and self-help through the Federal College Work Study Program).