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USC Sumter reopened for in-person classes on August 20, 2020. Face coverings are required on-campus and social distancing is encouraged among members of the campus community. The semester will be offered in an accelerated format, with in-person instruction ending on Nov. 24. In addition, classes will be held on many traditional holidays and breaks to allow for the semester to end earlier than usual. Classes will be held remotely on General Election Day (Nov. 3), Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Fall break will also be cancelled with face-to-face instruction being held on Oct. 15-16. Details can be found on the coronavirus landing page.

Financial Aid & VA Services

USC Sumter recognizes that a college education is a major expense in most family budgets. It is important to know that there are many federal, state, local and institutional sources available to help students meet those expenses.

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

CARES ACT FEDERAL GRANT

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic relief to students who incurred expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes eligible expenses under a student's cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare. The availability of this award is not continuous.

To fulfill the Department of Education’s guidance, USC Sumter will be awarding grants to students across all levels as determined by the FAFSA with amounts ranging from $500 to $900. Pell Grant recipients will be awarded $900 and all other eligible students may receive $500.   The one-time grant must be used for expenses related to disruption of campus operations and may not fully cover the expenses the student has incurred due to the disruption.

 The grants will be awarded based on the following criteria:

  • USC-Sumter has received an official FAFSA as of May 7, 2020
  • Meet the Title IV Federal eligibility requirements
  • Be a degree-seeking student enrolled for Spring 2020 term
  • Not enrolled in an exclusively online program on or prior to March 13, 2020
  • Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements

 This one-time award will be placed on the student’s account for Spring 2020 and an award notification email will be sent to students to view their awards on SSC. The student must also accept the certification to receive the funds.  However, if you did not incur any expenses, please decline the awards via SSC.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our campus Financial Aid Office at sufinaid@uscsumter.edu or by phone 803-938-3840 . You can also chat with us online.

Palmetto College CARES Act Federal Grant frequently asked questions, click here.

CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Reporting

 

How to Apply

The Palmetto College Central Financial Aid Office is a centralized resource for students attending any of the four Palmetto College campuses. On their website, you can find out more about the types of aid available and the eligibility requirements.

Click here for Financial Aid forms

Great news—summer financial aid applications are available April 1, 2020!

If you are (or are considering) taking classes this summer, we may have additional financial aid options to help pay for your courses. Summer financial aid options include Additional Pell Grant (for those who qualify), Federal Student Loans, and more.

What are the requirements for summer financial aid?

✓ Have your 2019-20 FAFSA on file with USC Sumter

✓ Complete a Summer Application for Financial Aid (instructions below)

✓ Must be a degree-seeking student

✓ Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements

✓ For PLUS and Private loans, we must have your loan application on file

Applying for Summer Aid

Complete your Summer Financial Aid Application in Self Service Carolina by visiting https://ssb.onecarolina.sc.edu/ and following the steps below:

1. Sign-In using your VIP ID

2. Select Financial Aid

3. Select Summer Financial Aid Application

4. Select Campus Attending

5. Select Aid Year

6. Answer all questions and submit your application

Application Deadline

The priority deadline to complete the Summer Financial Aid Application is May 1. However, the application will remain available through June 1 and will be processed on a case by case basis.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We are available from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

We look forward to speaking with you!

Office of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs
University of South Carolina Sumter
Williams-Brice-Edwards Administration Building, Rm 112
200 Miller Road
Sumter, SC 29150
803-938-3845
sufinaid@uscsumter.edu

Please feel free to contact our Military Services Counselor, Nada Morant-Wilson at morantna@uscsumter.edu or 803-938-3893 if you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment. 

The Federal Work Study Program provides students with financial need part-time employment to assist with the costs of postsecondary education. Hourly wages must not be less than the federal minimum wage. To receive FWS, a degree-seeking student should complete a FAFSA application to determine eligibility. Contact the Financial Aid office at sufinaid@uscsumter.edu or 803-938-3840 with any questions.

 

 

 

Work Study Positions

Light office work (filing, phones, meet and greet students, faculty/staff and issue appropriate equipment).  Help promote and implement Student Life and recreation programs.  Enforce department and University regulations, policy and procedures.  Employees may serve in both areas, Student Union and Nettles Gym as assigned when needed.  People skills are mandatory.  Background in activities, recreation recommended.  Work can be indoors or outdoors, depending on the program and need. 

Greet students and direct them to an available financial aid counselor. If no counselor is available, take messages from students. Assists students with basic financial aid processes.   Performs general office tasks such as copying and filing.  This position requires a high degree of confidentiality due to the private nature of the information in this office.

Students must be able to deal with the public.  You must be available to work some evenings and weekend hours if applicable.  The students that are selected for these positions will be trained and expected to work in both the library and the computer lab.  Students must become knowledgeable enough to be able to assist patrons in locating and using library materials.  Other related duties as assigned.

Assist the lab manager in setting up equipment and supplies for labs, preparation of chemicals and solutions.  Washing and re-shelving glassware, equipment and supplies.  Cleaning and maintaining water bottles and all lab benches.  Assist in the division office duties to include copy work, sorting mail, obtaining office supplies and other tasks assigned by faculty.  This job offers excellent experience for someone interested in a Science degree.

File, answer telephone, take messages, instruct use of VIP on-line registration system, assist students and staff with inquiries, maintain supply of forms for records and registration office.  Assist coordinator with data entry such as immunization records, change of area of concentration and others as assigned.  Assist students with transcript request forms and fax transcript request forms.  Other duties as assigned.
 The student in this position will be required to perform basic office type duties such as answering the telephone and taking messages, helping students sign in properly, accepting OSP applications, creating and maintaining student files, form letters and group mailings, filing, copying, creating newsletters, assisting in the planning, execution and clean up of OSP functions such as lunches, meetings, trips, etc.  The student performing these duties will need to have strong people skills, a basic knowledge of office procedures, basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office software, good organizational skills, typing and filing skills.  This person needs to be punctual, dependable and flexible with the work schedule.  The nature of the OSP program would require most importantly that any employee have the ability to keep all information confidential. 
 This position involves manual labor. Basic knowledge of computers, office applications, and information technology preferred.  Prefer those willing to learn about audio/visual equipment. Duties include: Keeping campus computers up to date, assisting IT Director and Technicians, and computer troubleshooting. Those skilled in IT or interested in a career in IT preferred. 
Must be able to teach basic skills needed to live a self-sufficient life to students.  Must be able to teach students how to improve their education through family literacy tutoring so they will be able to receive their GED or diploma.  Assist the Community Education Coordinator with various functions that provide low-income individuals with more education so that they can succeed in life. 

Front desk duties, such as answering phone calls, filing, maintaining daily sign-in logs, and orienting veteran students to appropriate areas for assistance

Assist veteran students with the initial application process for VA education benefits and submitting institutional documents as required

Assist with coordinating and organizing veteran students’ activities and events on campus and in the community

Assist veteran students when needed with the overall process of student support services from admission services to the graduation process for each semester

Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on how to apply and available positions. 803-938-3840 or sufinaid@uscsumter.edu.

 

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