Types of Aid

There are many types of aid available to help make college more affordable: loans, work-study, scholarships and grants (or free money as we like to call it). The type of aid you receive will depend on whether it is need-based (determined by your demonstrated financial need) or non-need-based (determined by merit or other factors).

Federal Aid

The Federal Government offers many assistance programs. Click here to learn more.

State Aid

Click here to learn about aid programs offered by the state of South Carolina. 

Scholarships

Each USC Palmetto College campus offers different scholarships to their undergraduate student body. To learn more, click here.

Student Employment

Click here to learn about Federal Work-Study (FWS), a program that provides funds to students with financial need to earn while they learn. 

Student Loans

Click here to learn about student loans.

Education Benefits and Veterans Affairs

Click here to learn about assistance available to veterans and their dependents.