WARREN was accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 1992 and was most recently re-accredited in 2018. Students will find a wide variety of degree and certificate programs at Warren Community College. With careful planning, credits earned at WARREN can be transferred to a four-year college or university. Some programs are designed to prepare students for work immedi
ately upon graduation. Other programs can help to prepare students who are already employed and are seeking a promotion or wish to begin a new career. Students who are changing careers, starting a new job, or would like to develop skills and knowledge in a particular career field are encouraged to explore the applied science (A.A.S.) For help in deciding which program of study is best, see an advisor in the Office of Student Services. WARREN participates in federal and state financial aid programs to help remove economic barriers that may prevent a student from attending college. While the primary responsibility for meeting the cost of education rests with students and parents, all students are invited to apply for assistance. The Financial Aid staff is available for assistance through the application process. Students should file as early as possible so their financial aid status can be determined prior to the billing date for the semester. For assistance in completing the financial aid application, contact the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected]. There are four basic types of financial assistance:
• Grants – monies that do not have to be repaid
• Scholarships – funds that are provided on the basis of certain criteria (usually academic achievement) and do not have to be repaid
• Loans – funds that have to be repaid with interest
• Work Study – a program that gives students the opportunity to earn money to help pay for educational expenses
WARREN encourages all students to file for financial aid, even if they think they may not qualify. Students must re-apply for assistance annually. To receive aid from the student aid programs, students must:
• Complete the FAFSA form(s) and demonstrate financial need (go to https://fafsa.ed.gov)
• Have a high school diploma, a General Equivalency Development Certificate (GED), or have completed a home-schooled secondary school education
• Be enrolled at WARREN and matriculated in an associate degree program
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen
• Have a Social Security number or an Alien ID number
• Make Satisfactory Academic Progress (to obtain a copy of the Satisfactory Academic
Progress Policy, please contact the Financial Aid Office.)
• Register with the Selective Service, if required, at www.sss.gov
DACA students may be eligible for state financial assistance. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] for details.