MONEY FOR COLLEGE

Here’s some information about available scholarship and funding opportunities.

Both the state of South Carolina and the federal government provide scholarships and grants. Some scholarships are merit-based programs, which mean that students have to meet certain grade requirements and compete for the money. Most grants are needs-based programs, which mean that the amount of money a student receives is based on how much financial help he or she needs.

There are a variety of scholarships and grants available to South Carolina students attending higher education institutions.

• Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
• LIFE Scholarship
• SC HOPE Scholarship
• Lottery Tuition Assistance
• SC Need-based Grant
• Veteran Education and Training Benefits
• Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
• Higher Education Awareness Program (HEAP)

For detailed information about the scholarship and grant programs administered by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education:

• Visit www.che.sc.gov
• Call 803-737-2260 or toll-free at 877-349-7183

Hey, it’s free money. See if you can qualify!