State Aid
South Carolina Teacher’s Loan Program
A state funded loan program for students planning careers as public-school teachers. Students must teach in one of several geographic and academic areas determined by the South Carolina Department of Education deemed to have a critical need. This program is only available to students seeking their initial certification. Qualified applicants may borrow according to the same limits as Federal Stafford Loan Program per academic year. If approved, your loan could be repaid by the South Carolina Department of Education on a schedule directly related to your employment. The deadline for completed applications is May 15.
South Carolina Tuition Grant
A need-based state funded program is available to eligible students enrolled fulltime (12 hours per semester). Residents of South Carolina and military related students who have been stationed in South Carolina for one year as of fall registration are required to apply for this grant. Students must complete FAFSA by June 30 each year. There is a maximum of eight semesters of eligibility to receive this grant. Students must meet satisfactory academic progress for renewal. Students must also be able to meet South Carolina residency requirements.
For more information please visit https://sctuitiongrants.org/.
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department Training Assistance
This training assistance is based upon an eligibility criterion for services and is not viewed as an entitlement benefit to a student.
An eligible student must be an individual with a physical or mental disability which for such an individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment. The student must also be able to benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of vocational rehabilitation services and requires such services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Students may seek detailed information about applying and receiving services by contacting the local office of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. Students will also need to apply for Federal financial aid or other funding resources prior to being considered for training assistance.