South Carolina / Financial aid
Paying for South Carolina
The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what South Carolina actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.
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An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run South Carolina's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.
Average net price by family income
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South Carolina cost & aid FAQ
How much does South Carolina cost after financial aid?
The average family pays about $19,200 per year at South Carolina after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $31,148. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.
What does South Carolina cost by family income?
At South Carolina, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $12,426 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $24,449 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.
Does South Carolina give financial aid to international students?
Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with South Carolina's financial aid office.
Does South Carolina meet full financial need?
Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
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