Fall 2008 Lottery Financial Aid Announcement
The SC Commission on Higher Education has set the maximum amount for fall lottery financial aid at $900 for eligible full-time students. The maximum amount for eligible part-time students has been set at $75 per credit hour. This is a $5 raise in funds from those set for summer hours.
To be eligible for lottery-funded tuition assistance, students must meet the following requirements:
• * Complete a 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA forms can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and at each technical college;
• Be able to qualify for in-state tuition rates and be a South Carolina resident for at least one year, and be a US citizen or a permanent resident that meets the definition of an eligible non-citizen;
• Be enrolled in a certificate, diploma or associate degree program and maintain at least six credit hours each semester;
• Make clear progress toward completion of a certificate, diploma or associate degree;
• Not be a recipient of a LIFE scholarship award;
• Not be in default on any government student loan program.
The eligibility requirement relating to the submission of the FAFSA may be waived if:
• The applicant is a high school student enrolled in a dual enrollment program;
• The applicant already has earned a bachelor's degree and will provide a transcript or copy of his/her diploma;
• The applicant is not enrolled in a program that is eligible for Title IV aid;
• The applicant is a dependent student who can not obtain his/her parents' or guardians' tax form(s).
Those seeking a waiver of the FAFSA requirement should contact the Financial Aid Office at the technical college they plan to attend.
More information about the South Carolina Education Lottery and lottery tuition assistance can be found by visiting the South Carolina Technical College System's web site at:
http://www.sctechsystem.com/lottery/eligibility.htm.