Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan
The Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is sponsored by the State of South Carolina and administered by the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office. Future Scholar is designed to help families jump-start saving for college while enjoying federal and state tax benefits.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)

Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Federal para Estudiantes (FAFSA) en Español
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
Information source about the Palmetto Fellow Scholarship, LIFE Scholarship, SC Tuition Grant, Need Based Grant (NBG).

SC WINS
A statewide technical college scholarship program designed to address workforce shortages in South Carolina.

The Smart Guide to Financial Aid
Probably the most extensive and complete web page for all information relative to financial aid. This site is highly recommended.

Federal Student Aid
The Department of Education’s Student Aid website features instructional videos and info graphics to help answer the most frequently asked questions about financial aid. Several new social media tools make it easier for students and families to navigate the financial aid process.

College Board
This comprehensive site has information about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.

FASTWEB
An excellent, free scholarship search service.

US Department of Education
This is the main site for the Federal Department of Education. There are links on this page to various other agencies.

Degree Directory
Application deadline is April 1. Listed below are some scholarships for which some CCTC students may qualify:

  • Nursing and Medical Assisting
    Qualifications: This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Nursing and Medical Assisting associate’s degrees and certificate programs. High school students enrolled in a Nursing or Medical Assisting associate’s program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Bachelor and graduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered
  • Art and Design
    Qualifications: This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Art and Design related associate’s degrees. High school students enrolled in an Art or Design associate’s program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Bachelor and graduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered
  • Computer Technology and Information Systems
    Qualifications: This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Computer Technology and Information Systems associate’s degrees and certificate programs. High school students enrolled in a Computer technology or Information Systems associate’s program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Bachelor and graduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered
  • Online Associate’s
    Qualifications: This scholarship program is open to all students pursuing online associate’s degrees from an accredited online degree program. High school students enrolled in an online associate’s program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Online bachelor and graduate students do not qualify. All degree subjects will be considered