Student Resources
Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are available to assist students in selecting courses, determining which certificate or degree they want to pursue, and help set their academic goals.
EXCELerator
The EXCELerator is a student success center designed to help SCC students strengthen their academic, career, and personal skills. Each student is eligible for individualized coaching (tutoring) sessions with an academic or career success coach.
In-person academic coaching is available in various subjects offered at SCC. Beyond subject-specific support, the EXCELerator provides guidance on study strategies, time management, goal setting, and career readiness. Our goal is to empower students with the tools and confidence they need to stay on track and achieve their educational and professional goals.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid/Veteran Services Department is here to provide students with the resources needed to obtain financial assistance. We are here to help you maneuver through the financial assistance processes more efficiently.
Please visit Financial Aid for more information about:
For detailed information about financial aid policies, please review the Financial Aid Handbook.
Veteran Services
At St. Charles Community College, our Veteran Services Department is committed to honoring the service, sacrifice, and leadership of our nation’s veterans and military connected students. Our priority is to empower veterans and military-connected students with the information and tools necessary to be academically successful while transitioning from military to academic and civilian life.
Please visit Veterans Benefits & Military Tuition Assistance for more information about:
- SCC Veteran Checklist
- SCC VA FAQs
- Missouri Retuning Heroes Act
- MyCAA
- Federal and State Military Tuition Assistance
- Other Important Policies, Programs, and Information
The Financial Aid Handbook will provide access to Veteran Services Department Benefits and Standards.
Prior to enrolling in courses at St Charles Community College we encourage all veterans, eligible dependent/spouses, and active-duty service members to speak with our VA (Veterans Affairs) School Certifying Official (SCO) to discuss how their Tuition Assistance and/or other Veteran Education Benefits can be applied. Veterans’ Benefits & Military Tuition Assistance
Any student using VA or military education benefits must be a registered student to complete forms within our school systems such as on Eforms. All students using VA & military education benefits must be pursuing an approved degree plan, and all courses must be part of that degree plan to be covered.
Active Military Duty
A student called to active duty in special situations in any branch of the U.S. military service is eligible to be released from his/her academic responsibilities without penalty. For further information please visit Veterans Benefits & Military Tuition Assistance.
A student who is called to active duty in special situations in any branch of the U.S. military service will be released from his/her academic responsibilities without penalty. You may request to withdraw from all classes and receive a full refund of tuition and fees paid for class enrollment in that semester. This transaction must be initiated in the Enrollment Services Department. You must provide a copy of your orders at the time of request to withdraw.
If you have completed 75 percent of the time designated for a course, you may initiate a request through the instructor of record to be permitted to either receive an “incomplete” in the course or take an early final examination and receive a grade. Once you notify the designated college representative of your decision, the action selected will be considered final. Proper documentation of the option chosen will include signatures of the student and teacher. A copy of the agreement will be placed in your file.
Any physical properties belonging to the college that you have in your possession such as equipment, instruments or books must be returned to the lending source prior to separation.
General Information
Course Applicability - Only courses that satisfy requirements outlined by the degree or graduation evaluation can be certified for VA purposes. If you drop, withdrawal and make any changes to your enrollment, it is your responsibility to notify the SCO immediately.
Repeated Courses - Repeated courses are not eligible to be certified again by the VA if you have already successfully completed them. However, if a student fails a class, or if a program requires a higher grade than the one achieved in a particular class for successful completion, that class may be repeated.
Audited Courses - Audited courses cannot be certified.
Remedial and Deficiency Courses - These courses are designed to correct deficiencies in basic mathematics, English and reading at the elementary or secondary level. These courses can be certified as part of an approved program, but only for students for whom a verifiable need has been established.
Change of Program - If a student changes his or her program while at SCC, this change must be made to the SCO. This change will be updated to VA and a credit evaluation for the new program will need to be completed.
Attendance requirement - The last of each month the veteran is required to verify his or her attendance if they receive Chapters 30, 1606 and 1607. Payment will not be issued until the VA receives your verification. It is encouraged for you to complete your verification by using the VA online verification or 1-877-823-2378.
Student Life & Activities
Get involved at SCC! The life you live outside the classroom is as important to your education as lectures, papers, and projects. Please visit Student Activities for information about events, clubs, and more!
Campus Store
The SCC Campus Store is the place to go to purchase course materials, college apparel, supplies, and other items.
Student Health & Wellness
Do you need a little extra help?
We all do from time to time. That’s why SCC has a Student Health and Wellness Manager to meet with students to assess their concerns and wellbeing and develop action plans to empower students to address current and on-going needs.
Please visit Student Health & Wellness for more information OR the Student Health & Wellness Office to request assistance at Shaw@stchas.edu. You may also submit a request or concern by using the Student of Concern form.
Student Health & Wellness Events
Student Health & Wellness offers a variety of engaging programs throughout the year to support students’ physical, mental, and emotional well‑being. These events may include educational workshops, wellness activities, awareness campaigns, and interactive programs designed to promote healthy habits and connect students with campus resources. All students are encouraged to participate, build community, and learn practical skills that support a balanced and healthy college experience.
TimelyCare
St. Charles Community College students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare - the virtual health and well-being platform, designed for college students. Students do not need insurance to access TimelyCare services. Download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Disability Support Services for Students
Students with a disability will find SCC a welcoming place! Disability Support Services (DSS) will work to remove barriers to your college education and provide access to the services and facilities on campus. For more information, please visit the Student Support Services page in the College Catalog.
Service Animals
Domestic animals are prohibited on college properties (except on the Dardenne Greenway Trail) with the exception of service animals that may be needed as protected by the law.
For the benefit of an individual with a disability, a service animal is trained/being trained to work or perform specific tasks related to the individual’s disability. Service dogs include guide dog, hearing dog, medical alert or respond dog/mobility dog.
College staff can make the following inquiries only: Is the animal required due to a disability? What task has the animal been trained to perform?
The service animal should always be under the handler’s control via a leash/harness or verbal/hand commands. The handler is responsible for cleaning up all animal waste. The college staff is not responsible for any aspect of caring for a service animal.
College staff may ask an individual to remove a service animal from the campus if the handler is unable to effectively control the animal, the service animal poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others, is disruptive to the academic environment or fundamentally alters the course/program.
Individuals are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at dss@stchas.edu for assistance in arranging accommodations.
Lactation Room
A lactation room is available for use by nursing moms.
One the Main Campus, the room is located on the first floor of the Schnare Library, Room 140. The room is equipped with a sink, chair, table, lamp and accent decor. Nursing moms will need to provide their own pumps, supplies and cold storage. Nursing moms needing to use the room may access the key by depositing an ID or equivalent at the Circulation Desk in the Library.
At the Darienne Creek Campus, the lactation room is 124 in the Center for Healthy Living building. It is on the first floor and is in the center of the building across the hall from the main floor bathrooms.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the Title IX Coordinator via the Student of Concern Form.
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