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Financial Aid

SWCC's financial aid department exists to provide current and future students with information about the resources available to fund their education at Southwestern Community College and to assist them with the process of applying for and receiving state and federal aid.

Education Foundation Scholarship Application

Southwestern students are encouraged to search and apply for all resources available to help them with their educational expenses. Take time to explore the financial aid pages on SWCC's website, see links above to learn more. All of the materials located on the financial aid pages are made available at the financial aid office in paper copy as well. Every type of aid or source of funding has eligibility criteria that a student must meet before he or she can receive those funds. It is important students read and understand the conditions for which they can apply and receive aid.

Most scholarships awarded through the SWCC Education Foundation will be released to students as part of their financial aid offer.

Please reach out to our financial aid team with any questions or concerns. They can be reached by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 641.782.1434.

Apply for Financial Aid

Southwestern's School Code for the FAFSA application is 001857.

Click the button to complete the FAFSA online today! 

Financial Aid Tools

Net Partner - SWCC's online Financial Aid System

Net Price Calculator - Estimate the cost of attendance at SWCC

Pace Calculator - See if you are on track to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Financial Aid Forms

Students may access their financial aid forms by logging into Net Partner. From Net Partner, they can print their forms and then return the completed forms by uploading them in SWCCyou portal, dropping them off in our offices, or returning them via the US Postal Service to:

Southwestern Community College
Financial Aid Department
1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA  50801

Students may apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA on the web at studentaid.gov. Application information for SWCC scholarships may be found on the scholarships page.

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Contact Financial Aid

Southwestern Community College
Financial Aid Department
1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, Iowa 50801

Toll-Free: 800.247.4023

Local: 641.782.7081   

Fax: 641.782.3312  

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Director of Financial Aid: Kylee Klommhaus
Financial Aid Awards Coordinator: Kysa Gordon
Financial Aid Specialist: Diane Palmer
Financial Aid Specialist: Diane McCall
Veterans Services: Sharon Swanson and Deb Pantini 
Scholarships:  Cait Maitlen

The SWCC financial aid department is located on the east side of the Administration Center on the Creston campus.