University of South Carolina-Columbia: student discounts, grants and aid

University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public four-year college in Columbia, South Carolina. South Carolina residents studying here may qualify for 10 state grants and scholarships, and every student can use our 212 checked student discounts. Here's what applies, from official sources.

What it costs, by the numbers

Average net price: $22,811 a yearWhat first-time, full-time students who get grant aid pay after grants and scholarships. Families earning under $30,000: $12,634.
Tuition and fees: $12,688 a year (out of state: $35,972)The sticker price, before any aid.
Students with a Pell Grant: 19% of undergraduatesA Pell Grant is federal money you don't pay back. File the FAFSA to see if you qualify.
Typical debt at graduation: $21,500 in federal loans (median)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (data released 2026-06). Your own price depends on your aid: try the school's net price calculator.

South Carolina FAFSA deadline (2027-28)

SC Commission on Higher Education Need-Based Grants

Submit your FAFSA form as soon as possible after Oct. 1, 2026. Grants are first come, first served. Grants are made until all funds run out.

SC Tuition Grants

Submit your FAFSA form by Aug. 1, 2027, midnight Central time for independent institutions only in the state of South Carolina.

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South Carolina grants and scholarships you can use here

For South Carolina residents. Each one is checked against its official page.

Palmetto Fellows ScholarshipUp to $6,700 freshman year; up to $7,500 per year for sophomore, junior and senior years
LIFE Scholarship (Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence)Up to $5,000 per year (includes a $300 book allowance)
South Carolina Need-based GrantUp to $3,500 per year full-time; up to $1,750 per year part-time
South Carolina HOPE ScholarshipUp to $2,800 for the freshman year (includes a $300 book allowance)
Free Tuition for South Carolina Residents Age 60 and OverFree tuition (fees and books not covered); space available

For specific students

Military families, foster youth, certain careers and more. Each page says who qualifies.

Live somewhere else?

State grants usually follow where you live, not where your school is. Many states let residents use their aid only at in-state colleges, so check your own state: find money you qualify for, or see federal aid open to everyone.

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Student discounts for University of South Carolina-Columbia students

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