FAQs, Tips and Guides

Review answers to commonly asked questions here. If you don't see the information you're seeking, feel free to email the Scholarship Office with questions.

SSU Scholarships

• I applied for scholarships by the deadline, when will I hear if I have been awarded a scholarship?
• I haven’t heard if I have been admitted to SSU yet, can I still apply for scholarships?
• I have been awarded a scholarship, when will I get the funds?

External Scholarships

• How do I report my external scholarships so they show as anticipated aid toward my charges?
• My external scholarship donor is asking for verification of enrollment; how do I request that?
• I have been awarded a scholarship from outside SSU, where do they send the check?
• When will my external scholarship check be applied to my charges?

Tips & Guides

• Tips for writing scholarship essays
• Letter of Recommendation Guidance