As students wrap up the calendar year and fall semester, it’s not too soon to think about the next academic year — that is, the 2022-23 school term. The new free application for federal student aid, known as FAFSA, opened… Read More ›

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SCCC to hold transfer fair
LIBERAL, Kan. — Students interested in furthering their academic career will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from four-year institutions and military services at the Seward County Community College Transfer Fair on Tuesday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to… Read More ›
Financial Aid office offers April 24 help session for students, parents
Sign up now for assistance to complete aid, scholarship forms LIBERAL, Kan. — Students who would like expert help filling out financial aid forms and applications are in luck: the Seward County Community College Financial Aid office will host a… Read More ›
Dean of Student Success: ‘students want to belong’
National award recognizes Annette Hackbarth-Onson’s commitment to students It’s ironic that Seward County Community College Dean of Student Success Annette Hackbarth-Onson won recognition for professional excellence just as the pandemic shut down travel and cancelled conferences. Since 2018, Hackbarth-Onson has… Read More ›
SCCC offers information for young voters
‘It’s a privilege and a responsibility,’ guest speaker says First-year seminar classes at Seward County Community College are designed to provide incoming freshmen with a wide-ranging introduction to the secrets of college success, from how to log in to the… Read More ›
Cafeteria scales back but keeps stranded students well-fed
Maria Sandoval is used to cooking for a crowd. On the average day as Director of Great Western Dining’s cafeteria at Seward County Community College, the trained chef prepares to feed more than 200 people. These days, the number is… Read More ›
Electronic transcripts answer COVID-19 barriers to enrollment
For graduating high school seniors and community college students preparing to transfer to four-year universities, early spring is application season — and applications mean sending official transcripts of academic work. How can students complete these tasks while confined to home? Seward… Read More ›
Update to All Saints Days: College is still closer than you think
Sessions in April have been cancelled, but incoming students can still get a jump start on a fresh new year NOTE: This article has been updated with new information since its original posting. LIBERAL, Kan. (March 18, 2020) — Students… Read More ›
Bridenstine settles in as SCCC Financial Aid Director
Connecting with students prompted career shift For more than 10 years, Amy Bridenstine has been the face behind the checks that flow from the Accounts Payable desk at Seward County Community College. These days, she has a new role: overseeing… Read More ›
SCCC launches divorce support group for students
‘The grief is huge and disruptive,’ says college counselor For many young adults, college provides the first step into independence, a safe testing space for how to manage time, balance priorities, and find a purpose in life. It’s a chance… Read More ›