Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The University of South Carolina is working with the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to actively monitor the novel coronavirus outbreak and any potential impact to our campus community.
UofSC Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
News
Important Information
- Academic Bulletin: Looking USCL Policies, Degree Programs, and other public information? See our academic bulletin.
- Apply: The FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Borrowing: Information for First Time Direct Loan Borrowers
- Checklist (Everything you need to know, step by step)
- Community Resources (Free services for students in need)
- Cost: The Net Price Calculator
- Forms and Certifications (Submit required forms)
- Get Smart SC (South Carolina Financial Aid Information)
- Self Service Carolina (Check your application status and accept your financial aid)
- Student Privacy Information (FERPA)
- Student Tax Filing Information (1098-T form is on SSC, under Account Information)
- USCL Scholarships (Apply for USCL Scholarships)
- Veteran Affairs (Apply for your VA Benefits and Certify your classes)
Academics and Financial Aid
- Academic Calendars (know the drop/add and withdrawal dates)
- Dropping and Withdrawing from Classes (how dropping and withdrawing affect aid)
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (Know how grades and withdrawals affect you)
Presentations about Financial Aid
Quick Points
- Don't pay for the FAFSA, it is free!
- Don't pay for help to apply for other Financial Aid. We do it for free!
- Don't share your SSN or FSA ID with anyone you do not trust.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeals Deadlines
- Fall - Priority Deadline: August 1st; Final Deadline: December 1st
- Spring – Priority Deadline: December 1st ; Final Deadline: April 1st
- Summer - Priority Deadline: April 1st; Final Deadline: June 1st
- Appeal Forms
South Carolina Teacher Loan/Career Changer
SC Student Loan has now updated the online application for the SC Teacher Loan/Career Changer program for the 2019/2020 academic year.
Summer Aid
- If you had Pell Grant in Fall and Spring you can now also get it in summer!
- Application will be available on Self Service Carolina by April 1st
- Priority deadline May 1st ; Final Deadline June 1st
- More Information
Dual Enrollment
SC Residents in Dual Enrollment Courses taking 6 or more credit hours in a single semester are eligible for Lottery Tuition Assistance. You must complete the Dual Enrollment Packet (admissions, citizenship, immunization, residency, school LTAP form, and student LTAP form). For more information on Dual Enrollment, the forms to complete and the deadlines for Lottery Tuition Assistance, please see the Dual Enrollment Website.