Coming Events

• State Scholarship and Residency Workshops
  • July 14 - USC Upstate 
  • July 16 - Columbia International University 
  • July 22 - USC Beaufort 
• South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program (SCNG CAP) Fall Application Window (Closes August 1)
• Strategic Innovation in Academic Affairs Forum (September 17)
• 2026 Transfer Excellence Convening (October 13)

Important Information

• 2026 Residency Regulation Change Resources: 
  • 2026 SC Residency Changes Cheat Sheet (PDF) 
  • SC Residency "Items of Intent" Graphic (PDF)
  • CHE Residency Regulation for Determination of Rates and Fees - Updated May 2026 (PDF)
• Updated policies on college admission prerequisites and exam-based credit
• Palmetto Fellow Scholarship Regulations - Updated May 2026 (PDF)
• 2025 Statistical Abstract (PDF)
• LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Education and Accounting Scholarship Enhancement Regulations (PDF)
• Video: How to retain your state scholarship or grant
• Student organization conduct violations (Tucker Hipps Transparency Act)
• Requesting education verification and transcripts from closed institutions (PDF)
• Consumer Alert: All higher education institutions operating in South Carolina must be licensed by the CHE. View a directory of licensed institutions or begin the licensing process on our Licensing Page.