South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission

08/27/2026

Attention students! Did you know, you can get a jump start on your 2027-2028 FAFSA? Check out this post from Federal Student Aid for more information on how to request early access!

The FAFSA will become available to all by October 1; Be sure to complete your 2027-2028 FAFSA on or before August 1, 2027, for consideration for a 2027-28 South Carolina Tuition Grant!

Complete your 2027–28 FAFSA form early! ​

Request access at Studentaid.gov/joinbeta

07/31/2026

Have you completed your FAFSA for the 2026-2027 academic year? If not, you have until midnight tomorrow (August 1st) to complete the FAFSA if you are planning to attend an independent institution in South Carolina and want to apply for SC Tuition Grant funds. Time is running out - don't delay!

07/29/2026

THREE DAYS LEFT!

Planning to attend an independent college in South Carolina during the upcoming academic year? If so, don't miss out on Tuition Grant funding by missing the deadline! Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov by the August 1 deadline to be considered.

07/13/2026

🚨Attention Students!! 📢

The deadline to apply for a South Carolina Tuition Grant is right around the corner!⏰

You must file your 2026-27 FAFSA on or before August 1st to be considered for a Tuition Grant this fall.

Don't delay, file your FAFSA today!!

07/08/2026

Summer is in full swing in South Carolina 🥵 Staying inside to complete your FAFSA is a great way to beat the heat!

To be considered for the SC Tuition Grant for the upcoming year, the FAFSA must be submitted by the August 1 deadline. For most students, it only takes a few minutes to complete - Get started at https://studentaid.gov/

07/02/2026

The South Carolina Tuition Grants Commission will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, for the Independence Day holiday. The office will resume normal operations on Monday, July 6th.
Our staff wish you a safe and happy 4th of July!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember those who gave everything for our country.

The Tuition Grants Commission will be closed on Monday, May 25th, reopening on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00 AM.

05/06/2026

The Tuition Grants Commission staff are excited to be at College and Career Decision Day at the State House today! Congratulations to the high school class of 2026!

05/04/2026

On April 29, 2026, The SC Tuition Grants Commission hosted a statewide training workshop for financial aid professionals at our partnering independent colleges. We were fortunate to have representatives from all 21 colleges throughout the state in attendance. Participants engaged with Commission staff on areas such as program funding, best practices in administration and compliance, determination of residency status for students, strategic planning initiatives, and more.

Financial aid professionals are key stakeholders for the Tuition Grants Program and for our agency. We appreciate the opportunity to provide training and information to them, and to receive their critical feedback in return. Thank you to all who attended!

04/23/2026

We are so excited for our Communications and Outreach Intern as she prepares for this amazing opportunity! Lily’s academic focus in Business Administration directly supports the principles of economic and community development, and we look forward to learning more about her experience this summer. Congratulations, Lily!