A grant is a special kind of award that does not need to be repaid as long as you meet the designated award criteria. Grants are funded by the federal and state governments, the university and some private donors.
Grants are typically awarded based on financial need, which is determined by the information submitted when you complete your FAFSA application.
Federal grants are supported by funding from the federal government. At the University of South Carolina, we offer the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant and Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant.
State Need-Based Grants are only awarded to South Carolina residents. Entering freshmen, transfer students and continuing education students are all eligible, based on meeting eligibility requirements.
Since 2008, the Gamecock Guarantee has offered an affordable, high-quality education to academically talented first-generation students from low-income South Carolina families.
USC Access Grants provide lower middle income families assistance in accessing an affordable education. The availability of this award is based on funding provided by the institution.