Santa Barbara City College Automotive Service & Technology

Program Cost / Financial Aid/Scholarships

COLLEGE FEES (ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Enrollment fees are very reasonable for California residents. Cost for a full-time student, including
textbooks, is less than $500 per semester. Non-resident and International students will have a
significant increase in tuition cost.

Financial Aid

Money is available to help all students who demonstrate financial need to pursue their education.

Board of Governors Waivers (BOGW) cover the enrollment fee, and other grants, loans, work study and scholarships are available for college and living expenses. Inquire about Financial Aid deadlines throughout the year. Many students who would be eligible for financial aid do not apply. Investigate to see if you are eligible.

Scholarships which may not be based on financial need and do not require payment are also available.

Students who are recipients of benefits under the following programs do not pay enrollment, health services, or transportation fees. This must be validated by the Financial Aid Office at Santa Barbara City College prior to registration.

1) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
2) Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Program, or
3) General Assistance Program
Students receiving benefits under these programs may receive reduced day/evening parking permits for Summer/Fall/Spring semester by presenting verification at time of registration.
For further information: call 965-0581, ext. 2716.
For an application: Stop by the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services building, SS 210. Hours 8:30 A.M.- 3:30 P.M., M-F.

EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (EOPS) AND COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE)

PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: EOPS/CARE is a State and District-funded comprehensive support system for qualified low-income, educationally disadvantaged students who are enrolled full time. The EOPS/CARE program provides transfer, tutorial, academic counseling, and child care services as well as priority registration and financial aid grants. The goal is to help students meet their educational objectives whether they seek occupational certificates, associate degrees and/or transfer to four-year institutions.
LOCATION: The office of EOPS/CARE is located in the Student Services Building, Room SSC-240. Office hours are Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..

DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DSPS)

Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) provides educational and vocational support to students with verified disabilities who are enrolled in regular college classes. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, alternative formats of printed materials, auxiliary aids, loan of assistive devices, and equivalent access may be requested in the DSPS office SS160. Questions may be directed to the SBCC ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, (805) 965-0581 x2364 (voice) or (805) 962-4084 (TDD).

Scholarships


Several scholarship/award opportunities are available to students in the automotive program at SBCC. A description of each is given below, followed by additional industry and association scholarships.

Thomas R. Bennett Automotive Technology Award
Awarded to outstanding automotive students for work completed while at SBCC. No application required. Recipients nominated and selected by faculty committee. (D3008)
Minimum GPA required: 2.0

Provided by: Mr. Stan Crapo in honor of Mr. Thomas R. Bennett
Number of Annual Awards: Up to 15
Amount of Annual Award(s): $200

Recipients do not need to complete a formal application to receive money from this fund. Often students that do not have the necessary funds but do not have the time needed to receive other financial assistance can receive a waiver with enrollment fees paid from the Thomas R. Bennett Automotive Technology Award.

Annually, automotive faculty members will nominate a student completing the automotive program as “student of the year”. The student is recognized at an awards banquet in mid May with a Thomas R. Bennett five hundred dollar ($500.00) cash award. Automotive students interested in receiving this award will need to complete an application.  See the department chair.


Haigis Jermagian Memorial Scholarship in Automotive
Awarded to a student enrolled in the automotive program. (D7002)
Minimum overall GPA required: 2.5; 3.0 in major coursework

Provided by: Estate of Haigis Jermagian
Number of Annual Awards: 2
Amount of Annual Award(s): $250

In order to receive this scholarship, you must meet the minimum requirements and complete a formal application. Applications are available on-line at the SBCC web site. Please ask your instructor for assistance if necessary. When completing this application, include any other scholarship that might apply. Students who complete the application often receive additional dollars ($500-$2,000) from scholarship funds outside the automotive department.

Santa Barbara Woodie Club Automotive Technology Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the automotive program.
Basis of award: Motivation, Good Attendance, Academic Achievement, Economic Need, but not required
Minimum overall GPA required: 3.0
Number of Annual Awards: 1
Amount of Annual Award: $1,000

Independent Automotive Professionals Association Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded each year by the Independent Automotive Professionals Association of Santa Barbara.  Applicants are evaluated for their potential for a successful career, their financial need, ability to benefit from training, and their commitment to a long-term career in automotive repair. Scholarship recipients are selected by an independent committee composed of individuals drawn from the Association.  One award is made to an SBCC automotive student. Three awards are made to local high school automotive students who will be attending SBCC automotive classes next year.
Number of Annual Awards: 4
Amount of Annual Award: $250-750

Other automotive scholarships offered by organizations outside Santa Barbara City College include the following:

California Motor Car Dealers Scholarship Foundation

Information and application can be found at:

http://www.cmcda.org/ecmdev/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Scholarship_Foundation1&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=16&ContentID=2170

SEMA Scholarships

http://www.sema.org/Main/ArticleDetail.aspx?contentID=59060

Selection of Scholarship Recipients

All applications will be reviewed and the scholarship recipients selected by an independent panel of judges from education and business. Neither the staff nor members of Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will participate in any phase of the selection, nor influence the decisions of the panel. Selection will be based on:

1.    Review of the completed application.

2.    Review of transcripts and grade point average

3.    A personal essay indicating intent to enter the automotive aftermarket or related automotive industry and why you believe you deserve this scholarship.

4.    Supporting recommendation letters.

Mail the completed application and all supporting documents in one envelope to:

SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund
1575 S. Valley Vista Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Attention: Education Department

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium

www.automotivescholarships.com

If you submit a complete application at the above web site, it will be reviewed by all these organizations where you meet their qualifications:

GAAS – Global Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships

ACC - Automotive Communications Council Scholarships

ADS - Association of Diesel Specialists

ASC Industries, Inc

Breslow Foundation – Breslow Foundation Scholarships

CAWA – Arizona/California/Nevada Automotive Wholesaler’s Association (regional association for residents of Arizona, California and Nevada)

LDN – Leadership Development Network of AAIA

RL Polk – GAAS Scholarships funded by a grant from RL Polk

University of the Aftermarket Foundation

Zurich High Octane Scholarships – funded by a grant from Zurich.

While all students are encouraged to apply, priority in awarding scholarships will be given to those who pursue a career in the automotive aftermarket. 

Check the web site for application deadline

Application must be filled out and sent in with the following information:
• Official school transcripts with a raised seal
• A letter of recommendation from a non-family member
• A 250-word essay.

For more information: call MEMA at 919-549-4800 or e-mail jdowd@mema.org

 

Castrol/Eric Medlen/John Force Scholarship

www.syntecoutperformers.com

 

Mitchell1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship

http://www.nacat.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=60

 

CARQUEST Technician Scholarship
Applicants must be immediate household family members of full-time technicians or owners of repair facilities who are CARQUEST Customers in good standing.

A CARQUEST store owner or manager must complete the application by filling out the second portion of the form.

Scholarship recipients may utilize their scholarships to help fund any accredited course of study they wish.

Applicants must plan to enroll in a fully accredited US or Canadian College or University or NATEF Certified Vocational School on a full-time basis to be eligible.  Enrollment will be verified prior to the Fall semester.

Applicants cannot win 2 years consecutively.
Deadline: February

Send appliciations:
CarQuest Corp
PO Box 26929
Raleigh, N.C. 27611-6929

 

Automotive Oil Change Association Scholarship

http://www.aoca.org/pdf/AOCAAPP1.pdf

 

CAWA Scholarships

http://www.cawa.org/train.htm

The Membership and Education Committee of CAWA awards scholarships to existing employees of member businesses or students pursuing aftermarket careers. The general qualifications and requirements are:

Applicants must be high school seniors or college under-graduates enrolled in a college level or vocational program pursuing a degree or accreditation. Priority will be given to curricula in the order of (1) automotive aftermarket industry and (2) business. Applicant’s permanent residence and/or school must be located in the states of California, Nevada or Arizona.

Students must complete and submit an application accompanied by (1) letter of recommendation from a sponsor, (2) current Official Transcript, (3) personal photograph, and (4) a brief biography including long term goals after college.

Scholarship applications are generally available in December of each year and the deadline to submit them is in March of the following year. For specific deadlines and relevant dates, contact Julie Snyder or call her at 800.332.2292, ext. 110.

Monster Scholarship for Trade & Technical Training Monster Scholars
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  March 19
Majors:   Trade & Technical Studies
Description:  The Monster Scholarship for Trade & Technical Training is available to students who are majoring in or intend to major in trade and technical fields of study.  You must submit an essay between 250 – 500 words telling why “today is the day” for you.  Your application is judged on academics, school and community involvement, work experience, essay quality and content.

For more information:  www.scholarships.monster.com

California Automotive Service Council Scholarship

http://www.ascca.com/main/education/education.html

 

Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association Scholarship

http://www.eref.org/

AutomotiveWomensAlliance.com – Foundation Scholarship
The purpose of the AWAF is to provide scholarship opportunities to women entering the field of business, design or engineering, with career aspirations in the automotive industry.

Awards will be given at the quarterly member events (January, March, June, September, December.)  Awards are in the amount of $2,500 and are to be used for tuition and/or university costs.  Students must have a GPA of 3.0 to apply.

For more information:
AWAF
Attn:  Michele Compton
PO Box 4305
Troy, MI 48099

248-643-6590
e-mail – meetings@meeting-coordinators.com

Car Care Council Women's Board Scholarships

The Car Care Council Women's Board awards scholarships to female students pursuing education to prepare them for a career in the automotive aftermarket.

http://carcare.org/scholarships

High School Scholarship - Open to female high school seniors who plan on attending an ASE-certified, post-secondary automobile technology program. ($1,000 scholarship)

Technician Scholarship– Open to female students who have completed one year at an ASE-certified, post-secondary automotive technology program. (One $2,500 scholarship plus trip to AAPEX show in Las Vegas; two $1,000 scholarships)

Check web site for application deadline, which is normally in May.

For more information about Car Care Council Women's Board, e-mail womensboard@carcare.org, or call 301-654-6664.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarships

http://automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php

The Automotive Hall of Fame serves as administrator to over $20,000 in combined college scholarships annually. The applicant must indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career.

Interested students can request an application by sending a letter with a self-addressed stamped envelope or download the application. Check the above web site for the deadline.

Award and Scholarship Programs
Automotive Hall of Fame
21400 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124

If requesting by mail, the application request letter should include the name of the college or university you attend or plan to attend, your year of study (i.e. High School Senior, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior), your field of study and your current G.P.A.

The following are the various scholarships for which you may apply (you need not send a separate application for each scholarship):


Larry H. Averill Memorial Scholarship

Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.0 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

Harold Dieckmann Draper, Sr. Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.4 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

John E. Echlin Memorial Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.0 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

John Goerlich Memorial Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.4 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

Charles V. Hagler Scholarship
Automotive career interest; 3.0 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

Zenon C.R. Hansen Memorial Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive/trucking career interest; 3.4 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

John W. Koons, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.4 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

Ken Krum / Bud Kouts Memorial Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.0 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

Dorothy M. Ross Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate; automotive career interest ; 3.0 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university.

Stuart H. Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Undergraduate; automotive/trucking career interest; 3.4 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

M.H. Yager Memorial Scholarship
Upper level undergraduate; automotive career interest; 3.4 minimum GPA required; full-time at an accredited college or university; financial need considered.

Michelin Scholarship Program

http://www.scholarshipprograms.org

3 awards of up to $2500

Employee-related awards for part-time employees or dependent children of full-time employees of a tire dealer who is a member of the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and are graduating high school seniors planning to attend a postsecondary institution. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA, demonstrate scholarship performance, scholastic aptitude, and leadership skills. Michelin North America, Inc. employees and their dependent children are not eligible. Renewable.