 State Scholarships and Grants  How do students earn it?  How do students keep it?

Step 1Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Step 2Document everything: file all copies of forms and communications Step 3 Be prompt in communications with colleges and agencies Students - Make A Plan: Manage Time (Time = Money) Do not assume you will not qualify Do not rule out applying to a college because of cost Do have a back-up plan DO NOT pay an application fee to a scholarship search service or to file your FAFSA

 Palmetto Fellows Scholarship  LIFE Scholarship  Scholarship Enhancements  SC HOPE Scholarship  Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTAP)  SC Need-based Grant  Palmetto Fellows Scholarship  LIFE Scholarship  Scholarship Enhancements  SC HOPE Scholarship  Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTAP)  SC Need-based Grant

1 Must be a US citizen/legal permanent resident Must be a South Carolina resident 2 No felony convictions (exception is Lottery Tuition Assistance) Not have any second or subsequent alcohol/drug misdemeanors 3 Not in default of any state or federal loans Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an eligible SC institution

1200 SAT (math & reading only) or 27 ACT 3.5 GPA on SC Uniform Grading Policy Rank in top 6% of sophomore or junior class Early Awards 1200 SAT (math & reading only) or 27 ACT 3.5 GPA on SC Uniform Grading Policy Rank in top 6% of sophomore, junior, or senior class Final Awards

Not in the top 6%: 1400 SAT (math & reading only)/32 ACT 4.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading Policy

Must be a SC resident at the time of initial college enrollment Must attend an eligible four-year institution in South Carolina immediately upon high school graduation (Fall term)

 Early award recipients notified March 2012 by  Late Application Period opens mid-April 2012  Late Award recipients notified the end of July 2012 by

3.0 cumulative institutional GPA (Cannot transfer grades from other colleges) Earn 30 credit hours each academic year (fall, spring, and summer terms)

3.0 GPA based on SC Uniform Grading Policy Eligibility at 2- year institution: Up to the cost of tuition Maximum award cannot exceed $5,000 Up to four consecutive terms of eligibility (excluding summers) Award:

Earn 2 out of 3: 3.0 GPA on SC Uniform Grading Policy; or 1100 SAT/24 ACT; or Top 30% of graduating class Eligibility at 4- year institution: Up to $5,000 (not to exceed cost-of- attendance) Up to eight consecutive terms of eligibility (excluding summers) Award:

Dual Enrollment and college enrollment while in high school and/or prior to enrolling in college Grades and credit hours earned at colleges and universities (in-state, out-of state, abroad) Includes “F” and “D” Grades Grades and credit hours earned while enrolled in college (including summer school) LIFE GPA

3.0 high school GPA based on SC Uniform Grading Policy Eligibility: No application process – based on high school transcripts Must be a SC resident at the time of high school graduation AND initial college enrollment Must attend eligible 4-year SC institution; Freshman Only- 2 terms $2,800

SC HOPELIFE After 1st year at an eligible SC four year college or university : Earn 30 credit hours; and 3.0 LIFE GPA = LIFE Scholarship

Must declare major in mathematics, science, or health related field ; To be eligible for Enhancement, during the first year in college, student must earn 14 credit hours in math/science or combination; and Must be a recipient of the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship to be eligible to receive the Enhancement.

$6,700 1 st year (all Palmetto Fellows) $5,000 1st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th year $10,000 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th Year $7,500 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th year $7,500 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th year Eligible Math, Science or Health Majors

Lottery Tuition Assistance Program (LTAP ) 2-Year Eligible SC Institutions CertificateDiploma Associate’s Degree

Lottery Tuition Assistance Program (LTAP) File FAFSA each academic year

Lottery Tuition Assistance Awarded to eligible students enrolled in eligible 2-year institutions Fall, Spring, and Summer terms May attend part-time or full-time Minimum number of credit hours per term: 6 Award amounts may vary each academic year Amount adjusted based on other grants applied to tuition costs Award amounts for are $936 Full-time or $78 per credit hour

2-Year and 4-Year Eligible SC Public Institutions US Citizen and SC Resident Must be “needy” based on Title IV Degree-seeking: diploma, certificate, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree Must file the FAFSA each academic year

 101 Business Park Blvd. Suite 2100 Columbia, SC  (phone) (fax) 

South Carolina Need-based Grant Maximum award amount for eligible full- time students is $2500 Maximum award amount for eligible part-time students is $1,250 Eligible SC foster care youth may receive maximum plus additional funding

SC CAN GO The SC CAN GO Campaign is an integrated marketing and advertising campaign Funded by the US Dept of Education: College Access Challenge Grant Promote a college-going culture in South Carolina and raise needed college access awareness throughout the state Encourage South Carolina students and families to take an active role in pursuing higher education Show South Carolina students and their families how to overcome perceived barriers

 Dr. Karen Woodfaulk, Director of Student Services Office ,  Elizabeth Caulder Palmetto Fellows, SC Need-based Grant & Lottery Tuition Assistance Program Manager Office ,  Gerrick Hampton, LIFE, SC HOPE, and Residency Program Manager Office ,

00:0012:00 Start – February MAY - Decision August- Enter College C A A B Check your financial aid budget : Check your eligibility status for State Scholarship/Grants Make your decision by May 1 st Prepare for college immediately - Summer sessions? Work for extra money? A A B B C C