SENIOR PLANS

Name: __________________________________________

Plans After Graduation:

_______Two-Year College _______ Four-Year College _______Military

_______ Employment _______Other

Tests:

I have taken:

_____ SAT Scores: ______ Reading ______ Math

_____ ACT Score: ______ Composite

_____ ASVAB Score: ______

I plan to take/re-take:

_____ SAT Date: __________

_____ ACT Date: __________

_____ ASVAB Date: __________

_____ Accuplacer (for technical colleges) Date: __________

I plan to apply to the following colleges or universities:

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

I plan to major in ________________________________________________________________

I plan to play college sports and apply to the NCAA Eligibility Center

_____ Yes _____ No

COLLEGE AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Name: _____________________________________

I have been accepted to the following colleges/universities:

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

______________________________ _________________________________

I have been offered the following scholarships:

College Name of Scholarship Amount

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

______________________ ________________________ __________

SAT and ACT at a Glance

2021-22

Structure and

Timing SAT ACT

Testing time 3 hours 2 hours 55 minutes

+ 40-minute essay (optional)

Structure 3 tests 4 tests + optional writing test

Number of

questions 154 215

Score range

Composite 400–1600

Two subtest scores: Evidence-Based

Reading and Writing; Math (subtest scores

range from 200-800 and then are added

together to produce composite score)

Composite 1–36

Four subtests: Reading, English, Math,

and Science (subtest scores range from 1-

36 and then are averaged to produce

composite score)

(writing domain scores: 2–12)

Test length and

timing

Reading Test

65 minutes

52 questions

Writing and Language Test

35 minutes

44 questions

Math Test

80 minutes

58 questions

Reading Test

35 minutes

40 questions

English Test

45 minutes

75 questions

Math Test

60 minutes

60 questions

Science Test

35 minutes

40 questions

Registration online at www.sat.org online at www.actstudent.org

2021-22 Dates

and

Registration

Deadlines

August 28 (deadline July 30)

October 2 (deadline September 3)

November 6 (deadline Oct. 8)

December 4 (deadline Nov. 4)

March 12 (deadline Feb. 11)

May 7 (deadline April 8)

June 4 (deadline May 5)

September 11 (deadline August 6)

October 23 (deadline September 17)

December 11 (deadline Nov. 5)

February 12 (deadline Jan. 7)

April 2 (deadline February 25)

June 11 (deadline May 6)

July 16 (deadline June 17)

Table A1: SAT Total to ACT Composite. Table A2 : ACT Composite to SAT Total.

SAT ACT SAT ACT SAT ACT

1600 36 1250 26 910 16

*1590 36 *1240 26 900 16

1580 36 1230 26 *890 16

1570 36 1220 25 880 16

1560 35 *1210 25 870 15

1550 35 1200 25 860 15

*1540 35 1190 24 *850 15

1530 35 *1180 24 840 15

1520 34 1170 24 830 15

1510 34 1160 24 820 14

*1500 34 1150 23 810 14

1490 34 *1140 23 *800 14

1480 33 1130 23 790 14

1470 33 1120 22 780 14

*1460 33 *1110 22 770 13

1450 33 1100 22 *760 13

1440 32 1090 21 750 13

*1430 32 *1080 21 740 13

1420 32 1070 21 730 13

1410 31 1060 21 720 12

*1400 31 1050 20 *710 12

1390 31 *1040 20 700 12

1380 30 1030 20 690 12

*1370 30 1020 19 680 11

1360 30 *1010 19 *670 11

1350 29 1000 19 660 11

*1340 29 990 19 650 11

1330 29 980 18 640 10

1320 28 *970 18 *630 10

*1310 28 960 18 620 10

1300 28 950 17 610 9

1290 27 940 17 600 9

*1280 27 *930 17 *590 9

1270 27 920 17

1260 27

ACT SAT SAT Range

36 1590 1570-1600

35 1540 1530-1560

34 1500 1490-1520

33 1460 1450-1480

32 1430 1420-1440

31 1400 1390-1410

30 1370 1360-1380

29 1340 1330-1350

28 1310 1300-1320

27 1280 1260-1290

26 1240 1230-1250

25 1210 1200-1220

24 1180 1160-1190

23 1140 1130-1150

22 1110 1100-1120

21 1080 1060-1090

20 1040 1030-1050

19 1010 990-1020

18 970 960-980

17 930 920-950

16 890 880-910

15 850 830-870

14 800 780-820

13 760 730-770

12 710 690-720

11 670 650-680

10 630 620-640

9 590 590-610

*Use this SAT score when a single score point comparison is needed.

Note: Concordance tables for the ACT Composite were derived from concordances of the ACT sum score.

2018 ACT/SAT CONCORDANCE

TABLES

DREHER HIGH SCHOOL

PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

1. Complete your college applications online at the websites for the colleges of your choice.

2. Request your transcript to be sent directly to the colleges: a. Request your transcripts online by registering for an account at

http://www.parchment.com. You will receive a confirmation email when the transcripts have been processed.

b. If you find that your college does not accept electronic/online transcripts, request from your counselor that a paper copy be sent directly from Dreher to the college. You will be billed $5 for each mailed transcript.

3. Arrange to have your SAT and/or ACT scores sent directly from the testing

agency to the colleges or programs (including NCAA Clearinghouse) of your choice. Dreher WILL NOT mail or send standardized test scores to colleges. You may request test score reports when you register for the SAT or ACT as well as at the following websites

SAT www.sat.org ACT www.actstudent.org 4. If your college requires a secondary school report/counselor recommendation:

a. Provide the counselor’s email address so that the college will email the counselor form directly. Counselor emails are as follows:

Ariel Asouzu (grades 10-12, last names A-Joh) ariel.asouzu@richlandone.org April Finley (grades 10-12, last names Jon-Z) april.finley@richlandone.org Kevin Kirkley (grades 10-12, AP Capstone students) kevin.kirkley@richlandone.org

b. If your school requires a paper counselor recommendation, print the appropriate counselor form and bring it to your counselor for processing. Include an addressed and stamped envelope so that it may be mailed.

5. Please allow at least two weeks for the counseling office to process any

transcripts or recommendation forms. We cannot guarantee that transcripts will be sent with shorter notice. Please monitor deadlines accordingly. Transcripts will not be processed or sent on weekends or during school holidays.

6. If you need a recommendation from a teacher for college, contact that teacher

directly. They will likely be able to complete recommendation forms online. Otherwise, you should provide a paper form and an addressed, stamped envelope directly to the teacher for mailing.

WAYS TO RESEARCH COLLEGES/HOW TO DECIDE WHERE TO APPLY

1. Students should begin to make a list of colleges to which they would like to apply. This

list should include colleges from the following three categories:

a. “Likely” colleges - sometimes called “safety” schools, these are colleges to which

students are likely to be admitted because they exceed the average academic

profile of students typically admitted to the school (GPA, test scores, etc.); these

may also be colleges that have a very high overall acceptance rate

b. “Possible” colleges - sometimes called “target” schools, these are colleges for

which a student falls in the mid-range of students typically admitted to the

freshman class

c. “Reach” colleges - sometimes thought of as “long shots,” these are colleges for

which a student may not quite meet the average across all admissions criteria;

these also include colleges that are highly selective and have low acceptance

rates. Ivy League schools and other highly selective universities should be

considered “reach” schools no matter a student’s academic background.

2. The following are ways to develop a college list:

a. Check online college databases:

i. www.bigfuture.org - the College Board’s online college search; provides

statistics and information about colleges

ii. https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator - the US Dept. of Education’s

statistics database for colleges

iii. https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/- the US Dept. of Education’s scorecard

for each college based on a variety of college factors

iv. www.cappex.com – helps to match students to colleges and scholarships

b. Visit the colleges’ official websites; you’ll also go to these sites to complete your

applications. Make sure your college choices have your chosen major.

c. Meet with college representatives who visit Dreher or who host information

sessions in the community. Check the Dreher website

(http://dreher.richlandone.org) regularly for updates. Some colleges do consider

your degree of interaction with the college, so these visits are easy ways to

connect.

d. College guidebooks - available in the Dreher counseling office, media center, and

local bookstores

e. College visits - often best to go when classes are in session; check college

websites for information about open houses or about how to arrange a tour

f. College catalogs or academic bulletins - contain detailed information about

classes that you’ll take in a particular college; you can download these on college

webpages

WHAT COLLEGES LOOK FOR IN APPLICANTS

The Academic Record:

o How challenging is the student’s academic program? Did he or she take honors

and/or AP classes? How many compared to what the high school offered?

o GPA - student grades; colleges may re-calculate GPAs based on their own criteria

(for example, colleges may consider only core academic subjects and recalculate

GPAs accordingly)

o Standardized test scores - SAT, ACT; check college websites to determine

whether the writing portion of the ACT is required (many colleges are now test

optional -- a list of such schools is at www.fairtest.org; check individual colleges

to see how their testing policies have changed in light of the pandemic)

Involvement outside the classroom

o Extracurricular activities - colleges especially value commitment over time and

leadership in activities

o Community service

o Work experience

o Involvement in research, internships, or other programs

Letters of recommendation

o From your counselor and teachers

o Ask teachers who know you well and who can comment specifically about your

strengths as a student (often these teachers come from the student’s junior year)

o Provide teachers a resume to assist them in writing

o Give teachers and counselors a minimum of two weeks before the deadline for

writing recommendations

College essays

o Essays provide opportunities for students to show how they write and think. They

are designed to allow students to showcase aspects of themselves that otherwise

wouldn’t be apparent in the application.

o Essays often highlight student experiences and interests.

o Have teachers, family members, and others read your essays for feedback.

o Proofread anything you submit to colleges.

Interviews

o Not required by all or even most colleges, but they do provide an opportunity for

students to connect directly with someone associated with the college

o If offered an interview, a student generally should try to arrange to participate.

Other factors (these carry less weight, but can help):

o A student’s demonstrated interest in the college - how much a student has

connected with college representatives, visited, etc.

o Legacy status - a student is a child of a college alumnus or alumna

o Athletic talent - can play a big part at certain schools

o Diversity - student is part of an underrepresented group (can be ethnic,

socioeconomic, or geographic)

o Special talents - often artistic

FINANCIAL AID BASICS

There are two main types of financial aid: need-based aid and merit aid.

Need-Based Aid

Need-based aid is financial assistance that is awarded on the basis of a family’s

demonstrated financial need.

A family’s need is defined as the difference between the cost of attendance at a college

and what a family is expected to pay based on the family’s financial situation (this is the

family’s Expected Family Contribution, or EFC).

Need-based aid may consist of:

o Grants - financial assistance that does not need to be repaid

o Loans - financial assistance that must be repaid

o Work-Study - financial assistance consisting of funds in exchange for a student’s

work on campus

Families apply for need-based aid by using the following applications:

o FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Used to qualify for federal financial aid, some state aid, and some

institutional aid; required at nearly all colleges for students who seek

financial aid

Apply online at www.fafsa.gov

Applications become available October 1 and require information from the

parents’ federal income tax returns from the previous year

o CSS PROFILE

A supplementary form required by some colleges, mostly private

More detailed than the FAFSA

Apply online at http://student.collegeboard.org/profile.

Becomes available October 1

Merit Aid

Merit aid consists of scholarships, financial awards that students receive for something

outstanding that they have done in the areas of academics, arts, or athletics.

There are three main sources of merit aid:

o Scholarships for SC Residents (HOPE, LIFE, Palmetto Fellows) - students must

meet established criteria (see handout on reverse of this page)

o Scholarships awarded by the colleges themselves - each college maintains a

website that details the scholarships that it awards. These vary from school to

school and may require applications separate from the general admissions

application.

o External scholarships - students can conduct searches for these on the Dreher

website as well as through the following resources:

www.fastweb.com

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

www.cappex.com

DREHER HIGH SCHOOL

IMPORTANT LINKS FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS

College Admissions/Career Information

College Board College Search - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search

College Navigator - http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

White House College Scorecards - https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

My Next Move Career Search - http://www.mynextmove.org/

Transcripts - http://www.parchment.com

Standardized Testing and Preparation

ACT registration - http://www.actstudent.org/

SAT registration - http://sat.collegeboard.org

ACT Test Prep - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-

act-test-prep.html

Khan Academy SAT Prep - www.satpractice.org

Financial Aid and Scholarships

FAFSA - http://www.fafsa.gov/

Federal Student Financial Aid - https://studentaid.ed.gov/

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (information about LIFE, Palmetto Fellows, HOPE,

and Lottery Tuition Assistance) - http://www.sccango.org

Scholarships - Fastweb - http://www.fastweb.com

Big Future - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Cappex - http://www.cappex.com

Dreher Scholarship Listing – https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/706

Student Athletes

NCAA Eligibility Center - http://www.eligibilitycenter.org

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College Planning: 12th GradeWant to know if you’re on track in the college application process? This checklist shows you what you should be doing, and when.

FOR STUDENTS

FALL Narrow your list of colleges to between 5 and 10. Meet with a counselor about your college choices and, if you’ve not yet done so, download college applications and financial aid forms. Plan to visit as many of these colleges as possible.

¨

¨ Create a master list or calendar that includes: w Tests you’ll take and their fees, dates, and registration deadlines

w College application due dates

w Required financial aid application forms and their deadlines (aid applications may be due before college applications)

w Other materials you’ll need (recommendations, transcripts, etc.)

w Your high school’s application processing deadlines

¨ Ask a counselor to help you request a fee waiver if you can’t afford application or test fees.

¨ Take the SAT® one more time: Many seniors retake the SAT in the fall. Additional coursework since your last test could help you boost your performance. Plus you already know what to expect on test day.

¨ Be sure to have your SAT scores sent to the colleges to which you are applying.

¨ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®): To apply for most financial aid, you’ll need to complete the FAFSA. October 1 is the first day you can file the FAFSA.

¨ Complete the CSS Profile™: CSS Profile is an online application used by certain colleges and scholarship programs to determine eligibility for their aid dollars.

¨ Prepare early decision/early action or rolling admission applications as soon as possible. November 1–15: Colleges may require test scores and applications between these dates for early decision admission.

¨ Ask a counselor or teacher for recommendations if you need them. Give each teacher or counselor an outline of your academic record and your extracurricular activities. For each recommendation, provide a stamped, addressed envelope and any college forms required.

¨ Write first drafts and ask teachers and others to read them if you’re submitting essays. If you’re applying for early decision, finish the essays for that application now.

¨ Complete at least one college application by Thanksgiving.

¨ Ask counselors to send your transcripts to colleges. Give counselors the proper forms at least two weeks before the colleges require them.

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WINTER ¨ Keep photocopies as you finish and send your applications and essays.

¨ Give the correct form to your counselor if the college wants to see second-semester grades.

¨ Have your high school send a transcript—it is sent separately by mail to colleges if you apply online to colleges.

SPRING¨ Keep active in school. If you are waitlisted, the college will

want to know what you have accomplished between the time you applied and the time you learned of its decision.

¨ Visit your final college before accepting. You should receive acceptance letters and financial aid offers by mid-April. Notify your counselor of your choice. If you have questions about housing offers, talk to your counselor or call the college.

¨ Inform every college of your acceptance or rejection of the offer of admission and/or financial aid by May 1. Colleges cannot require your deposit or your commitment to attend before May 1. Talk to your counselor or adviser if you have questions.

¨ Send your deposit to one college only.

Take any AP® Exams. Show what you’ve learned in your AP classes. A successful score could even earn you credit, advanced placement, or both, in college.

¨

¨ Waitlisted by a college? If you intend to enroll if you are accepted, tell the admission director your intent and ask how to strengthen your application. Need financial aid? Ask whether funds will be available if you’re accepted.

¨ Work with a counselor to resolve any admission or financial aid problems.

¨ Ask your high school to send a final transcript to your college.

¨ Review your financial aid awards: Not all financial aid awards are the same, so it’s important to choose the aid package that’s best for you and your family. Be sure to note what you have to do to continue receiving financial aid from year to year, and how your aid might change in future years.

Mission Statement

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Educa-

tion will promote quality and efficiency in the State

system of higher education with the goal of fostering

economic growth and human development in South

Carolina.

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The Student Affairs Division of the Commission is responsible for coordinating activities including:

LIFE Scholarship

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements

SC HOPE Scholarship

Lottery Tuition Assistance

SC Need-based Grant

Veteran Education and Training Benefits

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)

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General Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships & Grants

Must be a South Carolina resident*;

Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent

resident*;

Must be enrolled as degree-seeking student at

an eligible South Carolina public or

independent institution;

Must not owe a refund or repayment on any

State or Federal financial aid and not be in

default on a Federal student loan; and

Must have never been convicted of any felonies

and have not been convicted of any second or

subsequent alcohol/drug-related misdemeanor

offenses within the past academic year

(excluding Lottery Tuition Assistance).

*This must be determined at the time of high school graduation

for State scholarship eligibility.

Contact Information:

For detailed information about the scholarship

and grant programs administered by the SC

Commission on Higher Education:

Visit our website at www.che.sc.gov

Call us at 803-737-2260

Helping You Gain Access to

Higher Education

Scholarships &

Grants

(Administered by the

SC Commission

on Higher Education)

LIFE Scholarship Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements

SC HOPE Scholarship

Lottery Tuition Assistance

SC Need-based Grant

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LIFE Scholarship

The General Assembly established the Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Program in 1998 to increase access to higher education, improve employability of South Carolina’s stu- dents, provide incentives for students to be better prepared for college, and to encourage students to graduate from college on time. Eligible full-time students may receive the following:

Up to $5,000 (including a $300 book allowance) each aca- demic year toward the cost of attendance at an eligible four- year institution in S.C. Funding limited to eight (8) consecu- tive terms at an eligible four-year institution or ten (10) consecutive terms for an approved five-year bachelor’s de- gree

OR

Up to the cost of tuition (including a $300 book allowance) each academic year at an eligible technical college in S.C. At the eligible two-year public and independent institutions in the State, students may receive up to the cost of tuition at the USC’s Regional Campuses, but cannot exceed the maximum award of $5,000. Funding limited to two (2) consecutive terms for the first one-year program or four (4) consecutive terms for the first associate's degree program or a two-year program that is acceptable as full credit toward a bachelor’s degree

Initial Eligibility at Four-year Institutions:

Students must meet two of the following three criteria:

1. Earn at a least a 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC Uni- form Grading Policy (UGP) upon high school graduation

2. Rank in the top 30 % of the graduating class 3. Score at least 1100 on the SAT (or 24 on the ACT) through

June of the senior year. For the SAT, the highest Math and Critical Reading subsection scores can be used. Writing scores are not used.

Initial Eligibility at Two-year Institutions:

Graduate from high school with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA based on the SC UGP

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a SC resident at the time of high school graduation AND at the time of college enrollment

Must not be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, SC HOPE Scholarship or Lottery Tuition Assistance within the same academic year

Must meet all general eligibility criteria

No application required for the LIFE Scholarship.

The eligible institution will notify students if they

qualify for the Scholarship.

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

The General Assembly established the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program in 1988 to retain academically talented high school graduates in the State through awards based on merit. Full-time students awarded the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship who attend an eligible four-year insti- tution in the State may be eligible for the following:

Up to $6,700 during the first academic year of college enrollment. Second and subsequent academic years up to $7,500 per year

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship must be applied directly toward the cost of attendance, less any other gift aid received

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is limited to eight (8) consecu- tive terms at an eligible four-year institution or ten (10) consecutive terms for an approved five-year bachelor’s degree program

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

Applications for Early Awards must be submitted by the high school/home school association to the Commission on Higher Education for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship by April 15th each academic year. Students may be eligible to apply during their year of graduation from high school if they meet one of the two following sets of academic requirements:

Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT)1 by the November test administration, earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA2 on the SC Uniform Grading Policy (UGP) at the end of the junior year, and rank in the top 6% of the class at the end of either the sophomore or the junior year

OR

Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT)1 by the March (of senior year) test administration and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA2 on the SC UGP at the end of the junior year

Applications for Late Awards must be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship by June 3 0 th each academic year. June SAT & ACT scores must be sent to the Com- mission on Higher Education designated by the following codes: SAT 4313 and ACT 6326. Students may be eligible to apply during their year of graduation from high school if they meet one of the two following sets of academic requirements:

Score at least 1200 on the SAT (27 on the ACT)1 by the June test administration; earn a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA2 on the SC UGP at the end of the senior year, and rank in the top 6% of the class at the end of the sophomore, junior or senior year

OR

Score at least 1400 on the SAT (32 on the ACT)1 by the June test administration and earn a minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA2 on the SC UGP at the end of the senior year

For application information, please contact your high school guidance counselor if you meet the above criteria. Students must also meet general eligibility requirements.

1 SAT scores must be calculated by using the highest Math score combined with the highest

Critical Reading score. Students cannot use the Writing subsection score to meet the

minimum SAT score. 2 GPAs must be reported with at least two decimal places and cannot

be rounded. 3 Rank is calculated by multiplying the number in class by six percent. If the

result is not a whole number, then round up to the next whole number of students.

LIFE & Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancements

Recipients of the Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarships attending eligible four-year institutions in S.C. may qualify for:

Up to $2,500 in additional funds beginning with their second academic year

Up to six (6) consecutive terms toward the first bachelor’s degree or eight (8) consecutive terms toward the first approved five-year bachelor’s degree

Eligibility Requirements:

Be a recipient of the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship

Earn at least 14 credit hours of instruction in approved mathematics or life and physical sciences or a combination of both by the end of the first year of college enrollment

Declare an approved major in science or mathematics. For eligible majors, courses and institutions, visit the Commis- sion’s Web site at www.che.sc.gov.

SC HOPE Scholarship

The SC HOPE Scholarship was established under the SC Education Lottery Act in 2001. It is a one-year merit–based Scholarship created for first-time entering freshman attending eligible four-year institutions in S.C. Eligible full-time students may receive the following:

Up to $2,800 (including a $300 book allowance) toward the

cost of attendance

Up to two (2) consecutive terms of funding

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

Earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on the SC Uniform

Grading Policy (UGP) upon high school graduation

Be a SC resident at the time of high school graduation AND at

the time of college enrollment

Not be recipients of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, LIFE

Scholarship or Lottery Tuition Assistance in the same

academic year

Meet all general eligibility criteria.

There is no separate application required for the SC HOPE

Scholarship. The eligible four-year institution will notify

students if they qualify for the Scholarship.

Lottery Tuition Assistance

The Lottery Tuition Assistance Program (LTAP) was established

under the SC Education Lottery Act in 2001. It was created to

provide a supplemental resource to South Carolina residents attending

eligible SC two-year public or independent institutions. Actual award

amounts are dependent upon the number of students eligible and

the amount of funding available each academic year.

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

Must complete and file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each academic year or complete a FASFA Waiver (only available to certain students)

Must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a minimum of six credit hours each term

Must not be recipients of a LIFE, Palmetto Fellows or SC HOPE Scholarship during the same academic year (fall, spring or summer terms);

Must not receive Lottery Tuition Assistance for more than one certificate, diploma or degree awarded within any five-year period unless the additional certificate, diploma or degree constitutes progress in the same field of study

SC Need-based Grant

The General Assembly established the S.C. Need-based Grant

Program in 1996 to provide additional financial assistance to

South Carolina’s neediest students attending eligible SC public

institutions. Eligible full-time students may receive the following:

Up to $2,500 per year if enrolled full-time or up to $1,250

per year if enrolled part-time

Up to eight (8) full-time equivalent terms of funding

Foster care youth may receive the maximum award in addi-

tion to Need-based Grant funds specifically for foster care

youth. Youth must self-identify by May 1st.

Initial Eligibility Requirements:

Must complete and file the Free Application for Federal Stu- dent Aid (FAFSA) each academic year

Must be enrolled and attending or have completed at the time of the grant disbursement a minimum of six credit hours if part-time or twelve credit hours if full-time for the term

Must meet all general eligibility criteria

College Board is investing nearly $5 million per year in the College Board Opportunity Scholarships, with half of the scholarships designated for students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year. Planning and paying for college is complicated, so we’ve created a program that guides students through the process and rewards their efforts. Your students are eligible to earn scholarships by taking the following actions during certain windows in their junior and senior years:

A Clearer Path to College for All Students

College BoardOpportunity Scholarships

The Scholarships The Actions Action Window

1. Build Your College List: $500

Build a college list with at least six schools on BigFuture™.

Junior Year: December–June

2. Practice for the SAT®: $500

Start preparation for test day by completing one Timed Mini Section or one Diagnostic Quiz with Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy.

Junior Year Through Fall Senior Year:   December–October

3. Explore Scholarships: $500

Use College Board Scholarship Search to explore a list of scholarships personalized for you, based on your background, achievements, and future plans.

Summer Junior Year Through Winter Senior Year: July–February

4. Strengthen Your College List: $500

Strengthen your college list on BigFuture with a minimum of one safety, two match, and three reach schools.

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