The purpose of this form is to self-report the following COVID-19 related concerns: testing for COVID-19 or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.

Information submitted on this form will be shared only with limited College officials.

Sampson Community College has signed and returned to the Department of Education the Funding Certification and Agreement for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. No less than 50% of the total funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) will be awarded directly to students.

Sampson Community College has received $516,966 from the Department of Education for emergency financial aid grants to students.

As of October 7, 2020, the College distributed $516,966 to students for “expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus”. 466 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

For the Spring 2020 semester, there are 797 curriculum students eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  Additional federal regulations require that the student be enrolled in at least one face-to-face, web-assisted, or blended class in order to qualify for CARES Act funding.

As of Monday, July 6, 466 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

In the College’s first phase of awarding, funds were automatically distributed to students to students who met the following criteria:

• Enrolled or received a grade of WE for face-to-face, web-assisted, and blended classes that transitioned to online due to COVID-19
• Enrolled in a Title IV eligible program at SCC during Spring 2020
• Filed a 2019-2020 FAFSA
• Not in overpayment or default status with Title IV funds, and no fraudulent loans
• US Citizen or National or Permanent Resident
• Registered with Selective Service (if applicable)
• Valid Social Security Number
• Verification of Financial Aid V5 and V6 requirements
• No federal or state drug charges
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

The College used a formula allocation method that was driven by the credit hours impacted and EFC need as determined by the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Department of Education. The allocation amount for this population of students ranged between $275.25 – $1,663.25.

The College identified an additional 96 students who may be eligible but did not have a 2019-2020 FAFSA on file. These students were emailed on Tuesday, May 12 and encouraged to complete a 2019-2020 FAFSA by June 15, 2020.  Once received, the College will review and verify the FAFSA using the same eligibility criteria defined in the first disbursement and will automatically award eligible students using the same allocation formula.

For the Fall 2020 semester, the College provided an equal distribution of remaining CARES funds to students who met the eligibility criteria in Spring 2020 and remained enrolled and eligible as of October 1, 2020; 270 students met this criteria. 269 students received $331.08 and one randomly selected student received $331.73.

The source of funds used to provide these awards was provided at the time that the College awarded or marketed to all eligible participants.

The College is providing virtual services across campus. The College’s plant operation staff are following cleaning and sanitation guidelines provided by the CDC. While on campus, please utilize hand sanitizer dispensers located in high-traffic areas. Students and employees are encouraged to stay home if they are sick or display any symptoms of COVID-19. The College continues to follow the recommendations of the Sampson County Health Department for monitoring employees and students who report symptoms or exposure to COVID-19.

The COVID Response Team reviews and responds to all submissions of the COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form.  If you have additional questions that are not addressed on this webpage or the Student FAQ or Employee FAQ, please reference the contact information below. 
COVID Response Team
covid@sampsoncc.edu 
910-900-4329

Effective February 23, 2022

Following the recommendation from Governor Cooper and guidance from the Sampson County Health Department received today, our campus is now mask optional. Students or employees who receive a COVID-19 diagnosis, experience symptoms, or exposure should follow the guidance below.