What does it mean if there is an advisement hold on my schedule in MySCAD?
Typically, the academic advisers and transfer evaluators (for transfer students) place a hold on your schedule while they are in the process of scheduling all incoming students. This means that you will not be able to change your schedule online. If you need to change your schedule for any reason, you can meet with an academic adviser or the transfer evaluators during orientation and/or the first week of classes. They will adjust your schedule at that time.

What type of computer should I buy?
Savannah College of Art and Design students have access to professional-level computer facilities equipped with the latest technology in hardware and software; therefore, we do not require that students bring a computer to SCAD. Students who would like to bring their own computer are encouraged to wait until after their first quarter to allow the opportunity to network with faculty and other students.

How do I apply for scholarships?
Students are automatically reviewed for the highest qualifying scholarship during the admission review process.

What should I include in my portfolio for scholarship consideration?
A portfolio is a collection of an applicant’s best work, presented as professionally as possible, demonstrating the applicant’s interests and aptitude. Applicants interested in a variety of areas may submit a combination of their best work in different media. It is not necessary to add extra work if it is not consistently strong. See portfolio submission guidelines online and in the course catalog.

I need help paying for college. What financial aid options are available to me?
Applicants may be eligible for federal Stafford student loans, the Pell Grant, federal work-study or private alternative loans. Direct Loan programs may enable credit-worthy parents or guardians to assist students with additional loan funds for education. The easiest way to find out about your financial aid options is to visit www.scad.edu/financialaid. You may also consult the financial aid publication for incoming students, which ia available in the admission department.

What is the FAFSA?
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and helps us determine what grants and/or loans you are eligible to receive from the Federal government. Additional information on Federal aid and other financial aid may be found at www.scad.edu/financialaid.

When should I begin to apply for alternative loans?
You may want to research the various alternative loan programs early to find out which lender is best for you. The credit check on most alternative loans is good for 90 days before the first day the loan begins. The school will certify alternative loans only for dates that correspond to the terms for which the loan is intended. Applying too early and/or using false dates may result in your loan expiring before it is certified. Students are responsible for reapplying for loans that expire before certification. For additional assistance with alternative loans, visit the Financial Aid Guide's Alternative Loans section.

What is the SCAD financial aid application? Where can I find SCAD financial aid forms?
Students applying for any type of financial aid are required to submit the SCAD financial aid application. This form must be signed and returned to the college by mail. All financial aid documents should be mailed to Savannah regardless of which campus the student plans to attend. Mail documents to SCAD Financial Aid, P.O. Box 3146, Savannah, Ga. 31402. Facsimilies are not accepted. Additional financial aid forms may be requested. The SCAD financial aid application and other financial aid forms are accessible at the Financial Aid Guide's Forms/Calendars page. If you have trouble accessing these forms on the Web, contact the office of admission in Savannah at 800.869.7223, 912.525.5100 or via e-mail at admission@scad.edu. The admission office in Atlanta can be reached at 877.722.3285, 404.253.2700 or via e-mail at scadatl@scad.edu.

How do I know if I have been approved for the PLUS loan?
Shortly after you receive the SCAD financial aid award notification, the parent who applied for the PLUS will receive a separate letter from Direct Loan stating the loan decision. The parent who applied for the loan can also check his or her status with Direct loan applicant services at 800.557.7394 once your financial aid has been packaged here at SCAD. If your parent is denied the PLUS loan, you may want to contact an admission counselor to discuss other options.

Who completes the Federal Master Promissory Notes for the PLUS and Stafford loans?
The student is responsible for completing the promissory note for the Stafford loan. The parent whose name is on the PLUS loan should complete the promissory note for the PLUS loan. After a student’s financial aid has been packaged, both promissory notes can be completed online at http://dlenote.ed.gov. This can be done with both loans by using an electronic PIN. Both the parent and the student must request their own PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.