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Lottery Tuition Assistance

Lottery Tuition Assistance, (LTA) is available to South Carolina residents that complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form, (FAFSA) and meet all other LTA eligibility criteria.

According to state law, federal grants and SC need-based grants will be applied against technical college tuition before lottery tuition assistance will be applied. Lottery awards may vary each semester according to funds availability. For example, if a student receives $400 in federal grants and $200 in need-based grants, $600 will be applied against the student's tuition before lottery-funded tuition will be applied. The law states students can apply tuition assistance toward only one certificate, diploma, or associate degree program every five years, unless the additional certificate, diploma, or associate degree is necessary for progress in the field of study.