Coming Events

• Fall FAFSA Ready Workshop presented by FAFSA Zachary Christian (September 22, 2:30 p.m.)
• Fall Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Workshops for High School Counselors (September 12 - October 7)
• Strategic Innovation in Academic Affairs Forum (September 17, 11 a.m.)
• Fall Virtual Financial Aid Staff Training Workshop Series (September 17-October 29) 
• 2026 Transfer Excellence Convening (October 13)
• Centers of Excellence Science of Reading Seminar (October 23)

New Centers of Excellence Opportunities for FY 2026–27

CHE has announced two new opportunities through the Centers of Excellence initiative for FY 2026–27 and is currently accepting proposals to establish Centers of Excellence for Math Education and a Center of Excellence for AI-Enhanced Educator Preparation. Intent to submit forms are due September 25, a Technical Assistance Workshop will be held September 30, and the deadline for proposals is November 6. Visit the SC Centers of Excellence for Teacher Education page for forms and additional information.

Important Information

• South Carolina residency regulations: 
  • 2026 SC residency changes cheat sheet (PDF) 
  • SC residency "Items of Intent" graphic (PDF)
  • CHE Residency Regulation for Determination of Rates and Fees - Revised May 2026 (PDF)
• Palmetto Fellow Scholarship regulations - May 2026 (PDF)
• LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship education and accounting scholarship enhancement regulations (PDF)
• Updated policies on college admission prerequisites and exam-based credit
• 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.