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The SC Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission is the State agency that administers the South Carolina Tuition Grants Program.

Created in 1970, the SC Tuition Grants Commission administers the South Carolina Tuition Grants Program, which provides grants based on financial need to eligible SC residents attending one of twenty-two independent colleges and universities in the State. The SC Tuition Grant is awarded to eligible SC residents who attend, on a full-time basis, one of the 22, eligible by law, independent colleges and universities in the State. The official application for the SC Tuition Grant is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be completed annually by June 30. The SC Tuition Grant is limited to a student's first bachelor's degree, and can be renewed for up to 8 semesters. Full information regarding eligibility requirements can be found at https://sctuitiongrants.org/eligibility/.

10/21/2026

Today we celebrate the financial aid professionals who work every day to make higher education possible, from our team at the South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission to the dedicated professionals at our partner colleges and universities across the state. We’re grateful for the expertise and countless hours you give to help students navigate the process, access financial aid, and pursue their dreams.

09/25/2026

The 2027-28 FAFSA, which also serves as the SC Tuition Grant application, is now available at https://studentaid.gov/. Don’t delay; complete your FAFSA today!

09/24/2026

Check out this video of our Deputy Director, Zachary Christian, participating in the FAFSA Q&A Series hosted by our partners at the S.C. Commission on Higher Education. This resource provides answers to common FAFSA questions and also includes tips to help navigate the process of applying for financial aid.

Thank you, Zachary, for sharing your insight and expertise as part of this series.

Get answers to common FAFSA and Financial aid questions from profes...

09/09/2026

Welcome back, students! 🎓

The Tuition Grants Commission staff wish all students at our participating colleges and universities an amazing Fall 2026 semester. We’re cheering you on as you take on new classes, new challenges, and new opportunities.

With love,
The Team 💙

(Pictured L-R: Lily, Communications & Outreach Intern; Delaney, Operations Assistant; Katie, Executive Director; Kira, Fiscal Operations Manager; Zach, Deputy Director; Ross, Program Operations Coordinator)

09/04/2026

The Tuition Grants Commission will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for the Labor Day holiday. The office will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 8th.

08/27/2026

Attention students! Did you know, you can get a jump start on your 2027-2028 FAFSA? Check out this post from Federal Student Aid for more information on how to request early access!

The FAFSA will become available to all by October 1; Be sure to complete your 2027-2028 FAFSA on or before August 1, 2027, for consideration for a 2027-28 South Carolina Tuition Grant!

Complete your 2027–28 FAFSA form early!

Request access at Studentaid.gov/joinbeta

07/31/2026

Have you completed your FAFSA for the 2026-2027 academic year? If not, you have until midnight tomorrow (August 1st) to complete the FAFSA if you are planning to attend an independent institution in South Carolina and want to apply for SC Tuition Grant funds. Time is running out - don't delay!

07/29/2026

THREE DAYS LEFT!

Planning to attend an independent college in South Carolina during the upcoming academic year? If so, don't miss out on Tuition Grant funding by missing the deadline! Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov by the August 1 deadline to be considered.

07/13/2026

🚨Attention Students!! 📢

The deadline to apply for a South Carolina Tuition Grant is right around the corner!⏰

You must file your 2026-27 FAFSA on or before August 1st to be considered for a Tuition Grant this fall.

Don't delay, file your FAFSA today!!

07/08/2026

Summer is in full swing in South Carolina 🥵 Staying inside to complete your FAFSA is a great way to beat the heat!

To be considered for the SC Tuition Grant for the upcoming year, the FAFSA must be submitted by the August 1 deadline. For most students, it only takes a few minutes to complete - Get started at https://studentaid.gov/

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111 Executive Center Drive, Suite 242
Columbia, SC
29210

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18038961120

Website

https://sctuitiongrants.org/

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