Through continuous investment in our communities, Central Carolina gives students the opportunity to train for many local workforce opportunities. CCTC provides students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in high-demand jobs. Our programs offer hands-on training and practical experience that employers highly value. As a result, graduates are qualified and are often in high demand by industry employers.
Additional forms of funding allow the college to remove one of the main challenges to earning a college degree—the cost of tuition. With SCWINS, students can lower their costs and choose from more than 45 programs and continuing education courses. These are offered in a variety of flexible course and scheduling options, and lead to rewarding careers.
Information & Requirements
Requirements to qualify (credit programs)
- Must be a South Carolina resident.
- Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA from previous academic year if previously received funds.
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.
- Must complete a 2025-2026 FAFSA for summer semester and a 2026-2027 FAFSA for the 2026-2027 academic year. *Dual Enrollment students are not required to complete a FAFSA.
- Must complete the SCWINS Affidavit.
- Must have declared an eligible academic program of study:
- Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating (Certificate)
- Advanced CNC Programming (Certificate)
- Advanced Mechatronics Technology (Certificate)
- Advanced Pipe Welding (Certificate)
- Basic Air Conditioning and Heating (Certificate)
- Basic Machining and CNC Fundamentals (Certificate)
- Basic Mechatronics Technology (Certificate)
- Cybersecurity (Certificate)
- Mechatronics Fundamentals (Certificate)
- Nursing (Associate Degree)
- Practical Nursing (Diploma)
- Welding (Certificate)
Requirements to qualify (non-credit programs)
- Must be a South Carolina resident.
- Must complete the SCWINS Affidavit.
- Must be enrolled in an eligible program:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Commercial Driver’s License
- EKG Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Forklift
- Manufacturing Technician
- NCCER TradeShift – Core
- OSHA
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
Who does not qualify for SCWINS
- Transient students (students who have a home college and are visiting students at CCTC to take a few classes).
- Students enrolled in the following programs:
- Associate in Arts (except dual enrolled students)
- Associate in Science (except dual enrolled students)
- Accounting (Associate Degree)
- Accounting Specialist (Certificate)
- Automotive Diagnostic Technology (Certificate)
- Automotive Technology (Certificate)
- Child Care Assistant (Certificate)
- Computer Specialist (Certificate)
- Computer Technology (Associate Degree)
- Criminal Justice Technology (Associate Degree)
- Early Care and Education (Associate Degree)
- Early Childhood Development (Certificate)
- Engineering Design Technology (Associate Degree)
- Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management (Certificate)
- Environmental Engineering Technology (Associate Degree)
- Environmental Health & Safety (Certificate)
- Gerontology (Certificate)
- Human Services (Associate Degree)
- Human Services (Certificate)
- Infant and Toddler Care (Certificate)
- Inpatient Medical Coding (Certificate)
- Management (Associate Degree)
- Medical Assisting (Diploma)
- Medical Record Coding (Certificate)
- Natural Resources Management (Associate Degree)
- Office Management (Certificate)
- Pharmacy Technician (Certificate)
- Pre-Nursing Preparatory (Certificate)
- Supervision and Leadership Foundations (Certificate)
- Surgical Technology (Associate Degree)
- Wastewater Operator (Certificate)
- Water Operator (Certificate)
- Students who have not declared an academic program of study.
- Students who are not residents of South Carolina (out-of-state students).
- Students who owe a refund or repayment to the State or federal funds and/or are default on federal student loans.
What does SCWINS cover
- For credit students, tuition and fees (Slingshot is considered a fee) may be covered as long as all eligibility requirements have been met (see above), while funds are available.
- For non-credit students, the scholarship will be awarded based on cost of courses, while funds are available.
- For dual enrollment students in eligible programs, the scholarship will only cover tuition and fees while funds are available.
- Note: all eligible aid, to include LIFE, PELL, Lottery Tuition Assistance, Foundation Scholarships, Central Carolina Scholars, etc. will be disbursed to the student’s account first; any remaining charges will be covered by SCWINS as long as all other eligibility requirements have been met (see above) and while funds are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SCWINS pay?
For students enrolled in a credit program, the scholarship pays up to $5,000 a year (split over fall and spring terms) for tuition and fees. Up to $2,500 will be awarded for fall semester and up to $2,500 will be awarded for spring semester, while funds are available. Any unused funds in the fall and/or spring may be available for students attending in the summer semester if funds are available.
All eligible aid, to include LIFE, PELL, Lottery Tuition Assistance, Foundation Scholarships, Central Carolina Scholars, etc. will be disbursed to the student’s account first; any remaining tuition charges will be covered by SCWINS as long as all other eligibility requirements have been met and while funds are available.
For students enrolled in a non-credit program/course, the scholarship pays up to $5,000.
Why does my account still show a balance?
For credit programs, Financial Aid will apply SCWINS to your account once all requirements are met and have been completed.
For non-credit programs, the Business Office will apply SCWINS to your account once all requirements are met and have been completed.
It is possible that you may still have a balance after SCWINS is applied to your account based on the availability of funds. For assistance or questions about your balance, you can contact:
Financial Aid
Email: finaid@cctech.edu
Phone: (803) 778-7850
Business Office
Email: businessoffice@cctech.edu
Phone: (803) 774-3350
How many hours do I need to be enrolled in to qualify for SC WINS?
Students in credit programs must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in order to qualify for SCWINS.
Which programs are eligible?
Eligible credit programs*:
- Advanced Air Conditioning and Heating (Certificate)
- Advanced CNC Programming (Certificate)
- Advanced Mechatronics Technology (Certificate)
- Advanced Pipe Welding (Certificate)
- Basic Air Conditioning and Heating (Certificate)
- Basic Machining and CNC Fundamentals (Certificate)
- Basic Mechatronics Technology (Certificate)
- Cybersecurity (Certificate)
- Mechatronics Fundamentals (Certificate)
- Nursing (Associate Degree)
- Practical Nursing (Diploma)
- Welding (Certificate)
Eligible non-credit programs:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Commercial Driver’s License
- EKG Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Forklift
- Manufacturing Technician
- NCCER TradeShift – Core
- OSHA
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
What is the GPA Requirement?
If you are an existing CCTC student, you must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher while enrolled in a credit program (does not apply to new students who have never had a previous academic record at CCTC).
There is no GPA requirement for eligible non-credit courses.
Do I have to complete the SCWINS Affidavit?
Yes. In order to qualify for SCWINS, you must complete the SCWINS Affidavit.
What qualifies for the financial literacy course?
Managing money in college can feel overwhelming, but building strong financial habits early can make a lasting difference. The following financial literacy resources are designed to help college students understand key topics such as budgeting, saving, credit, student loans, and investing. Whether you’re just starting to manage your own finances or looking to sharpen your money skills, these tools offer practical guidance to support smarter financial decisions now and after graduation.
Note: Completion of a Financial Literacy training is one option to receive SCWINS funds. This training only needs to be completed once to satisfy the requirement.
Federal Student Aid
- FAFSA Videos
- Budgeting for College Students
- Loan Repayment Resources: Federal Loan Repayment Calculator
Student Lingo
ECMC
YouTube Videos
Forbes
Capital One
Fidelity
Discover
What qualifies for employment status?
- Part-time employment
- Full-time employment
- Work Study program
- Internship
- Apprenticeship
- Any form of paid employment
Is documentation required for the SCWINS Affidavit?
No. Documentation is not required for filling out the SCWINS Affidavit.
Do I need to complete a new FAFSA?
A FAFSA should be completed each academic year. If you have already completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA, you do not need to complete a new one for summer semester. For the 2026-2027 academic year (beginning Fall 2026), you will need to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
*Dual Enrollment students are not required to complete a FAFSA.
Does my student loan pay for the tuition or will I receive 100% of the loan?
SCWINS will cover the cost of the tuition and course fees and your loan will need to pay for the remaining charges on your account, if there are any.
Can I get a refund after my tuition, books and course-related materials have been paid?
No, unused funds will not be refunded
For more information, contact:
Admissions – 803.778.7812 | admissions@cctech.edu
Financial Aid – 803.778.7850 | finaid@cctech.edu
