FAQs & Tutorials

The photo Student ID badge may be used to gain free admission to the College’s athletic events, special fine arts events, and any other student activity sponsored by Snead State. Some businesses also provide student discounts, and the Student ID badge can be provided as proof of enrollment. Student IDs may be obtained in the McCain Student Center during normal business hours.

You can obtain information through the Office of Campus Engagement, located in the Academic Success Center, or you may attend Club Rush, held once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester. Club Rush brings all of the clubs together in one location, and students can visit the different booths to learn more about the clubs and how to become involved. Notification of the dates and times for Club Rush will be sent through student webmail and will be announced through the College’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – @sneadstatecc).

There is a built-in break within each class day that lasts from approximately 10:30 a.m. until 10:59 a.m. Clubs and organizations typically meet during this time, and other student activities may be planned during this time. 

The Snead State Cafeteria serves lunch Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The student lunch price is $6. The SSCC Cafeteria is open to the public as well.

There is a federal Work-Study program for students who have applied and received a Pell grant. Students may complete an application in the Financial Aid Office.

Computers are available for student use in the Margaret Story Cyber Library (Story Administration Building). Snead State also has a Loaner Laptop Program. Students may check out a laptop through the library to use for their classes and must return it by the end of the semester. Other computer labs are located throughout the Snead campus that students can use to access all library online resources. For a list of these other labs click HERE.

Parking permits may be obtained in the McCain Student Center. You may get your permit prior to the beginning of the semester or during designated times established at the beginning of the semester. Students will be notified of those designated times through their student webmail. Students must show a valid driver’s license to obtain a parking permit. There is no charge for the first parking pass.

Each building has a designated parking area close by, and campus maps are available showing the lots students can use. It is recommended that you arrive in plenty of time before your classes begin in order to find a place to park and walk to class. Parking in an undesignated area and/or a handicapped parking space will result in ticketing by Security.

The bookstore, managed by Barnes and Noble College, is located in the Boaz Outlet Center. For more information, call (256) 593-1861.

Familiarize yourself with the College Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards!
Each time you fail, withdraw from, or receive an incomplete grade in any class it counts against your Satisfactory Academic Progress. In order to receive federal aid (Federal grants and Student Loans), you must complete a certain percentage of the classes you begin, and you must maintain a satisfactory GPA. Example: In your first semester of college, you register for 16 credit hours. You earn A’s in three of your classes (9 credit hours), but you withdraw from two classes (7 credit hours). Your completion rate for your very first term is 56%; you have not made Satisfactory Academic Progress and are at risk of losing your aid for the next semester!  It is very important that you speak directly with the Financial Aid Office if you are uncertain about how withdrawals and/or failure to pass affect your Financial Aid. Do not take your friend’s advice; do not assume it will be ok to just drop one class.  Knowing the College SAP policy and staying on top of it is the single most important thing you can do to insure there is no interruption in your financial aid. The complete Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy can be found in the SSCC Catalog online. Satisfactory Academic Progress is calculated at the conclusion of each semester. Students who are not making SAP are notified via student email accounts.

• Have your financial aid complete and awards accepted prior to the first day of class. 
• Attend all classes to verify your enrollment for financial aid. 
• Your tuition and fees are automatically deducted from your aid.

Snead State’s Parson BooksPlus program supports student success by ensuring students have access to all of their course materials on or before the first day of class. Once you register for your classes, you are automatically enrolled in the Parson BooksPlus program. Once you’ve selected your classes, the Snead State Bookstore will begin preparing your order. Starting 30 days before the first day of classes, you will receive an email to verify your order and select your fulfillment preference. Order your books or verify your order with Barnes & Noble College. An email notification will be sent when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships. Your digital materials will be delivered for your course(s) within Canvas.

The Parson BooksPlus program does not include consumables that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, engineering kits, or nursing kits. All eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the Parson BooksPlus program. To opt out, students must complete the process EACH semester by following instructions emailed to students approximately 30 days before the first day of class to verify their orders.

• Accept your loan offer online in your mySnead account. 
• Complete a Stafford Loan Entrance Counseling Session online.
• Complete a Master Promissory Note online. 

If you receive Federal Title IV aid (Pell grant, SEOG, Student Loans) and withdraw from all your classes, fail all your classes, or receive an incomplete grade in all your classes, Snead State will calculate the amount of aid you did not earn. If it is determined that you received aid you did not earn, the funds will be returned to the appropriate program, and you will be billed by the College. 

The Financial Aid Office is located on the second floor of the McCain Student Center, located on Elder Street in Boaz. You may contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@snead.edu or call 256-840-4107. You are also welcome to follow our Financial Aid Facebook Page for the latest news and updates. Students do not have to be enrolled full time to receive the Pell Grant. You must be enrolled in at least six credit hours to receive Student Loans. Scholarship enrollment requirements are varied by scholarship and are noted in your scholarship contract.

• The hours of operation for the Student Services and Business Offices on the main campus in Boaz are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. until Noon.
• The Arab Instructional Site is open Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m.-Noon. Due to limited staffing at the Arab Instructional Site, the hours of operation are subject to change.
• The Frank McDaniel Aviation College in Albertville is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• The Workforce and Career Institute, located between Albertville and Guntersville, is open Monday through Thrusday, 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. until Noon.

• Admissions/Records/Recruiting Offices: McCain Student Center, Office 227
• Business Office (Cashier): McCain Student Center, Office 247
• Financial Aid Office: McCain Student Center, Office 202
• TRIO: Bevill Center, Office 102 

Boaz Campus (Student Services/ Business Offices close at noon on Fridays)
Phone: (256) 593-5120
Fax: (256) 593-7180
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 734, Boaz, AL 35957
Street Address: 220 North Walnut Street, Boaz, AL 35957

Arab Instructional Site
Phone: (256) 840-4116
Address: 161 S. Main Street, Arab, AL 35016

Frank McDaniel Aviation College
Phone: (256) 571-0623
Address: 24 Aviation Way, Albertville, AL 35950

Workforce and Career Institute
Address: 12228 U.S. Highway 431, Guntersville, AL 35976

You should apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester prior to the one in which you expect completion. For example, if you plan to finish requirements in the spring, you should apply at the beginning of the previous fall semester.  This allows us to evaluate your records and make sure that you are on track to finish requirements. 

Use this link: Application for Degree/Certificate. You can also get one in the Admissions Office located in the McCain Student Center.  Completed, signed applications may be scanned and submitted online to admissions@snead.edu, or they may be faxed to 256-593-7180. 

No. Although we would love for everyone to participate in Commencement, we realize that some may wish not to or have prior commitments that prevent them from attending.  If you do not participate in the annual Commencement Ceremony in May, your diploma will be mailed to you.  It usually takes approximately 5 weeks to receive your diploma in the mail.  You should make sure that we have your correct mailing address on your Application for Degree/Certificate.

After you submit your Application for Degree/Certificate, you will receive a letter detailing the requirements that you lack.  The letter will include classes that you are currently registered for because you have not completed them yet.  You should use this letter as a checklist for your remaining requirements.  If you have questions about your letter, please contact Jason Cannon at jcannon@snead.edu or (256) 840-4150. 

Students may receive more than one degree based on the following stipulations: 1) In order to graduate with a second transfer (AS) degree 16 additional hours must be earned at SSCC in a specific program of study after the first degree is awarded. 2) Program-specific courses are completed for each different program of study that leads to a different AAS degree. Only one degree will be awarded for each program of study.3) Although multiple degrees within the same program are not allowed, multiple certificates may be earned upon completion of additional course requirements for track options within the same program.In all options above, the student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above; have taken at least 25% of the program courses at Snead, be in good standing at the time requirements for the degree are completed; meet all requirements for graduation; and have no outstanding obligations in any of the administrative offices.

Your diploma will be mailed to you.  It takes approximately 5 weeks after grades are submitted to receive your diploma in the mail.  You should make sure that we have your correct mailing address on your Application for Degree/Certificate.

1. Go to www.snead.edu, and select mySnead using the Student Panel (graduate icon) to the left of the home page.
2. Enter your username which is the same as your student (AXXXXXXXX@alabama.edu) and your password.
3. Select the Registration Self-Service Dashboard.
4. Select Register for Classes.
5. Select the term during which you want to take classes.
6. Then follow the steps to register for classes.

Most degree plans require the same basic classes, so freshmen – especially those who haven’t declared a major – can register for courses such as Speech, English, Math, Science and History. Students whose placement scores indicate needed developmental courses should take those within the first two semesters of enrollment. All students should strive to take Math and English courses in the first semester as well. Some courses are only offered during certain semesters, and some have prerequisites you must complete before registering for the class. This information is outlined in the course description portion of the College Catalog.

Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor when first developing the course selection. You may visit the Advising Center, located in the Story Administration Building, or visit www.snead.edu/advising for more information.

You must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. However, you are encouraged to enroll in 15 credit hours each semester to stay on track for earning your degree. Financial Aid options may also have credit hour requirements. Student loans require enrollment in at least 6 credit hours. Most scholarships require 15 credit hours. It’s important to know the terms of your scholarship/financial aid and follow them carefully. Also consider how many semesters you plan to be at Snead and how many semesters your financial aid will cover. For example, if you do not plan to attend Summer terms, you will probably need to take more than 12 hours during the Fall and Spring terms.

A regular semester lasts 16 weeks. A mini term lasts 8 weeks. Regular semester classes typically meet two days per week while mini classes meet every day. Many students prefer the daily mini term classes because they provide more focus on the material.

No, but you should see your advisor to review your degree plan prior to registration, especially if you are a new student or if you have changed your major or program of study.

Students are expected to pay for classes when they register. The College sets specific dates each semester when students’ courses are auto-dropped from their schedule for non-payment. These dates are published on the College Academic Calendar. Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to track his/her class schedule. Students who register after the last drop for non-payment date are responsible for charges regardless of whether they attend class.

Students can view their balances and make payments by logging into their mySnead account. Under the Student Services Links card, students can access the link to Pay Tuition/Fees.

Canvas is the learning management system that Snead State uses to facilitate online courses and to supplement all other courses. Whether you are taking a fully online course, a hybrid course, or a course that meets on campus, you will use Canvas. For online courses, and possibly hybrid courses, it is important that you log in to Canvas on the first day of the term and complete the attendance assignment to verify your participation in the course. Face-to-face courses normally verify attendance at the start of the semester by calling roll.

There is a link to Canvas under the Student Panel (cap & gown icon) located on the left side of the Snead State website (https://www.snead.edu). Your username is your complete A#@alabama.edu email address, and the password is the same as your password for that @alabama.edu account.

For more information, please visit the Online Learning Student Resources page. Questions concerning Canvas may be emailed to DL@snead.edu.

Students at Snead State who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in the state of Alabama will need to print and follow an Alabama Transfers Guide. This agreement guides students through the first two years of coursework at community colleges and ensures the transferability of the coursework listed within the guide. To generate an Alabama Transfers Guide for your major and four-year college choice, visit alabamatransfers.com.

The Academic Calendar is the official college calendar that lists important dates and deadlines for students. It includes information such as the registration deadlines, withdrawal deadlines, and financial aid dates. The academic calendar also lists dates that auto-drops occur for non-payment (when courses that have not yet been paid for are dropped from a student’s schedule). It is extremely important that all students become familiar with the Academic Calendar. It may be found by visiting the Snead State webpage (www.snead.edu), clicking on “Current Students,” and then selecting “Academic Calendar.”

The College Catalog provides course names, numbers and descriptions for scheduling and advising purposes. It also includes the academic calendar and college policies. The College Catalog is located at www.snead.edu under the Academics or Career Technical/Workforce tabs. The Student Handbook is a guide to help prepare students during their time at SSCC. It includes tips for success, students’ rights and responsibilities as a student, facility information, and Snead fun facts. The Student Handbook is located at www.snead.edu under the Student Life tab.

Students may withdraw from a class online through their mySnead account under the Registration Dashboard. This is a secure site which requires authentication to log-on. There will be a few days that online withdrawal will not be available due to account payment finalization. Important dates for each term are available on the college calendar. Withdrawing from classes can affect financial aid status. Students are encouraged to check with the financial aid office prior to withdrawing from class.

Classes can be dropped online with no charge to the student during the regular add/drop period which runs through the last day to register each semester. After the last day to register, you will be charged for all classes on your schedule. Please note: refunds after the start of classes are only given for complete withdrawals and are subject to the published refund schedule (on the website and in the College Catalog). Questions related to refunds may be directed to the SSCC Business Office located in Office 101 of the Technology Building.

Current and past students can use the online ordering system to request a transcript. Snead State Community College contracts with Parchment to accept and securely deliver transcript orders on behalf of the College. Students may choose to have their official transcripts submitted electronically (encouraged for fastest delivery) or printed and mailed via USPS. The transcript fee is $5 plus applicable sales tax per transcript ordered regardless of electronic or print/mail delivery. For more information, visit https://snead.edu/student-life/transcripts/.

Go to the Student Panel on homepage of www.snead.edu. (Search for the graduate icon to the left of the homepage.) Select mySnead and log in. Find the card labeled Student Services Link. Select Student Profile. On the menu to the left of this screen, select Academic Transcripts. Then select the Transcript Type and Transcript Level for the unofficial transcript.

Go to the Student Panel to the left of the home page at www.snead.edu. Click on mySnead and log in. Select the Student Profile link under the card titled Student Services Links. Then select View Grades.

Students wishing to change their majors must complete a change of major form and submit it to the Advising Center in the Story Administration Building. After discussing the major change, students will be directed to print a new Alabama Transfers guide and make an appointment with their new faculty advisor. A student who desires to make a program of study/major change and is unable to come to the campus may send a written request via his/her secured Snead student email account to advising@snead.edu. 

Students at Snead State who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in the state of Alabama will need to print and follow an Alabama Transfers Guide. This agreement guides students through the first two years of coursework at community colleges and ensures the transferability of the coursework listed within the guide. To generate an Alabama Transfers Guide for your major and four-year college choice, visit alabamatransfers.com.

Email Ms. Tonya Shields at tshields@snead.edu or fax (256-593-7180) a written statement with your signature, social security number, and a photocopy of your ID stating that you would like a copy of your scores. If you want your scores to be sent to another institution, you must provide the correct mailing address.

The Snead State Community College Career Coach is available to go into local high schools with the mission to help high school students define their career aspirations and recognize postsecondary programs and services that can help them achieve their goals. The Career Coach assists both current and potential students with free career services, including career assessment, one-on-one personal coaching, interview skills and resume building and assistance for completing financial aid forms. You may contact the Career Coach at CareerServices@snead.edu.