How to Apply
The Palmetto College Central Financial Aid Office is a centralized resource for students attending any of the four Palmetto College campuses. On their website, you can find out more about the types of aid available and the eligibility requirements.
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State Certification Instructions
- All new students planning to use VA benefits must apply through the "How to Apply" page on the VA website.
- If you are a transfer student who has used VA Benefits previously, you must complete a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training form.
- All USC Sumter students must complete an Enrollment Certification Request (ECR) form
for every semester enrolled.
- VA Enrollment Certification Request Form
- Re-verification of Active Duty Military Service Form
- Contact the School Certifying Official to process previous semesters.
- Veterans Affairs Covid-19 Information
- VA Shopping Sheet
Please feel free to contact our Military Services Counselor, Savannah Williams at WILLSAVA@uscsumter.edu or 803-938-3800 if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
The Federal Work Study Program provides students with financial need part-time employment to assist with the costs of postsecondary education. Hourly wages must not be less than the federal minimum wage. To receive FWS, a degree-seeking student should complete a FAFSA application to determine eligibility. Contact the Financial Aid office at financialaid@uscsumter.edu
or 803-938-3840 with any questions.
Work Study Positions
Light office work (filing, phones, meet and greet students, faculty/staff and issue appropriate equipment). Help promote and implement Student Life and recreation programs. Enforce department and University regulations, policy and procedures. Employees may serve in both areas, Student Union and Nettles Gym as assigned when needed. People skills are mandatory. Background in activities, recreation recommended. Work can be indoors or outdoors, depending on the program and need.
Greet students and direct them to an available financial aid counselor. If no counselor is available, take messages from students. Assists students with basic financial aid processes. Performs general office tasks such as copying and filing. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality due to the private nature of the information in this office.
Students must be able to deal with the public. You must be available to work some evenings and weekend hours if applicable. The students that are selected for these positions will be trained and expected to work in both the library and the computer lab. Students must become knowledgeable enough to be able to assist patrons in locating and using library materials. Other related duties as assigned.
Assist the lab manager in setting up equipment and supplies for labs, preparation of chemicals and solutions. Washing and re-shelving glassware, equipment and supplies. Cleaning and maintaining water bottles and all lab benches. Assist in the division office duties to include copy work, sorting mail, obtaining office supplies and other tasks assigned by faculty. This job offers excellent experience for someone interested in a Science degree.
Front desk duties, such as answering phone calls, filing, maintaining daily sign-in logs, and orienting veteran students to appropriate areas for assistance
Assist veteran students with the initial application process for VA education benefits and submitting institutional documents as required
Assist with coordinating and organizing veteran students’ activities and events on campus and in the community
Assist veteran students when needed with the overall process of student support services from admission services to the graduation process for each semester
Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on how to apply and available positions. 803-938-3840 or financialaid@uscsumter.edu.