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Financial Aid and Scholarships

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Financial Aid and Scholarships

Your resource for accessing grants, scholarships, loans, employment or other financial options that can reduce your educational costs at the University of South Carolina.

Apply for Aid

To apply for federal student aid and need-based grants, complete the FAFSA online as soon as possible using school code 003448. The application opens October 1 and must be completed no later than April 1 to be considered for all financial aid resources.

FAFSA
Federal school code: 003448

Academic Progress Requirements

Students must meet satisfactory academic progress requirements to continue receiving certain types of financial aid.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Reduce Your Investment

Resident and nonresident USC students can access thousands of scholarships that do not require repayment. Nearly 90% of students at USC receive some form of financial aid support.

SCHOLARSHIPS
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Explore Grants at USC

Grants are a type of financial aid that does not need to be repaid or earned by working for the funds. They are awarded based on financial need, which is determined by the information reported on your FAFSA.

GRANTS
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Connect with Employers

Our office partners with the USC Career Center to support students seeking work-study programs and part-time employment. We also help prospective employers connect with student workers.

Student Employment
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Loan Options

Loans are a form of aid that must be paid back within a specific time. If you feel Federal, private or other loans may be the right option for you, carefully consider all loan-related factors like loan servicing fees, interest rates and repayment plans before choosing or accepting any loan.

loans
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Get more out of your summer.

Summer is a great time to get ahead of your next semester. Financial aid may be available for students attending USC over the summer. Get details about funding and eligibility requirements.

Summer Financial Aid

At-a-Glance Resources

Federal financial aid regulations govern how federal aid money can be used to pay for courses. Your advisor can help you plan your Course Program of Study and you can use these guides to learn more about specific terms and conditions.

Course Program of Study Student Consumer Information Terms and Conditions

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Forms and Resources
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
1244 Blossom St., Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29208

803-777-8134
uscfaid@sc.edu