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The Tuition Grants Application (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 academic year is open and must be submitted on or before August 1, 2026.
About the South Carolina Tuition Grants Program
The South Carolina 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 for 2026:
March 10, 2026 – 10:30AM
June 16, 2026 – 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.
Recent Tuition Grants Commission News
- South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission Announces the Launch of Data Center WebpageDecember 10, 2025 — The South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission today announced the launch of its new Data…
- South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission’s Statement on the Closure of Limestone UniversityIt is with deep sadness that the South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission acknowledges the recent announcement from Limestone University regarding its impending…
- South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission Extends Application Deadline for Tuition Grants ProgramThe South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission voted today to extend the application deadline for the South Carolina Tuition Grants Program…
For all Commission News, please visit our News Page.