University of South Carolina Tuition and Financial Aid

University of South Carolina Tuition And Expenses

Cost of Attendance In-state: $27,487 Out-of-state: $47,587
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,262 Out-of-state: $32,362
Room and Board
$10,008
Books and Supplies
$1,016
Other Expenses
$4,201
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment

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University of South Carolina Applying For Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office
E-mail USCFAID@sc.edu
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1
Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning April 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003448 Free

University of South Carolina Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid

Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 4,125 (80.4%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 2,721 (66.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 2,637 (96.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 813 (30.8%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 70%
Average Award $8,614
Need-Based Gift
Received by 947 (35.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,453
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,899 (72.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,375
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,394 (90.8%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 1,967 (38.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,886
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 16,266 (69.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 12,181 (74.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 11,834 (97.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 2,905 (24.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 75%
Average Award $9,400
Need-Based Gift
Received by 5,392 (45.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,148
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 9,411 (79.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,429
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 7,882 (66.6%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 7,821 (33.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,707
Borrowing
2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 54%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $29,012
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

University of South Carolina Financial Aid Programs

Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Special Characteristics Award Areas Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Public Servants
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Not reported