Scholarships and Assistantships

Southwestern College offers scholarship and graduate assistant opportunities (listed below). In addition, we have created program plan formats that make each year more affordable for you. By decreasing the credit hours (quarter units) each year, we hold the costs at a place that falls below the federal direct loan allotment of $20,500. For example, you may attend SWC for two and half years if you choose the program planner – “Option 3” (AT/CN Option 3 Program Plan or Counseling Option 3 Program Plan). This enables you to cover your costs while still being eligible for scholarships and all other financial aid opportunities. The other program planner options shorten or lengthen your program and can be reviewed here: 

Counseling Program Options

Counseling/Art Therapy Program Options

We strongly encourage you to contact us and apply if you feel we are a good match for you. We will do everything possible to help you obtain the student loans and scholarships that you need.

Both current and entering students qualify for the funding. We recommend prospective students apply earlier than the set admissions deadlines in order to qualify for more of the opportunities below.

Counseling Program Scholarships/Tuition Discounting (Discuss with Admissions Officer)

Art Therapy/Counseling Scholarships (Discuss with Admissions Officer)

Honorary Scholarships

Graduate Assistantships

Students needing additional information regarding the Southwestern College financial aid programs may write, call or e-mail the following:

finaid@swc.edu

Direct (505) 467-6806  

Toll-Free (877) 471-5756 Ext. 6806

Fax line (505) 467-6812

At the link below, you will find information on  State and Federal Financial Aid options:

Loan and Other Aid Programs