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SC Lottery Tuition Assistance Program


Name: Lottery Tuition Assistance Program

Award Amount:

  • $80 per credit hour, up to 15 credit hours per term.

Overview:
The Lottery Tuition Assistance Program is designed to provide affordable access to higher education for South Carolina residents attending two-year institutions. This program helps reduce the financial burden for students who may not qualify for other merit-based scholarships, enabling them to focus on academic and career goals.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a South Carolina resident and U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  • Enrolled in at least six credit hours per term at a two-year public or private college in South Carolina.
  • Not receiving the LIFE, Palmetto Fellows, or SC HOPE Scholarships during the same academic term.

Steps to Apply:

  • Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to demonstrate financial need.
  • Contact the financial aid office at your institution to confirm eligibility and complete any additional steps required.

Important Dates:

  • FAFSA submission deadlines vary by institution, so early application is strongly encouraged.

Additional Information:

  • Funds are awarded based on available state lottery revenues, so award amounts may fluctuate annually.
  • Assistance can be applied toward tuition and mandatory fees for eligible courses and programs.
  • Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress to remain eligible for continued funding.
  • For additional details, visit the official South Carolina Commission on Higher Education page below.

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