*COMMISSION NEWS*
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The Application (FAFSA) for Fall 2025 SC Tuition Grants is due between
November 21, 2024* and August 1, 2025.
*The 2025-2026 FAFSA is now available!
On November 21, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the 2025-2026 FAFSA is now open to all students and contributors. To be considered for a 2025-2026 South Carolina Tuition Grant, students must submit their application online at studentaid.gov on or before August 1, 2025. Click the Apply Now button below to go to StudentAid.Gov and complete your FAFSA.
About SC Tuition Grants Program
The SC Tuition Grants Program is administered by the SC Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission through an annual appropriation by the State General Assembly. The program's purpose is to provide need-based grant assistance to eligible South Carolina students obtaining an initial undergraduate degree who are attending, on a full time basis, eligible independent non-profit in-state colleges.
Commission Meeting Information
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, all scheduled meetings of the Tuition Grants Commission are open to the public. Meetings are held virtually, unless otherwise noted. Meeting access information is included with all meeting materials.
The Commission has scheduled meetings for the following dates:
March 11, 2025 – 10:30AM
June 17, 2025 – 10:30AM
Agendas and additional meeting materials are made available on the Commission Members section of this website at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting time.