Types of Financial Aid Available to Degree-seeking students

CCU Scholarships	Lottery Scholarships
Application Based Scholarships	Federal & State Grants
Federal Work Study& Loans	Info on the FAFSA

CCU SCHOLARSHIPS

No application required
(automatically considered upon acceptance-NOT guaranteed)

Please see 2008-09 Scholarship Brochure for updated information

Presidential Merit Scholarship

In-State - $4000/year	Out-of-State - $7500/year
Must be admitted by January 15 - 1250 SAT or 27 ACT and - top 20% of class or GPA 3.5+	Must be admitted by January 15 - 1300 SAT or 29 ACT and - top 20% of class or GPA 3.5+

Provost Merit Scholarship

In-State - $2000/year	Out-of-State - $6500/year
Must be admitted by March 1 - 1200 SAT or 26 ACT and - top 20% of class or GPA 3.5+	Must be admitted by March 1 - 1200 SAT or 26 ACT and - top 20% of class or GPA 3.5+

Coastal Merit Scholarship

In-State -$1000/year	Out-of-State - $4000/year
Admitted by March 1st - 1100 SAT or 24 ACT and - top 20% of class or GPA of 3.5+	Admitted by March 1st - 1150 SAT or 25 ACT and - top 20% of class or GPA of 3.5+

Honors Program Award

In-State and Out-of-State Awarded state-of-the-art personal notebook computer to use while attending CCU.
Must be admitted by January 15 - Invitation only 1 - 1200 SAT or 26 ACT 2 - High School GPA 3.5+ 3 - Top 20% of class 4 - Submission of a resume to Honors Program Director;

Coastal Merit Transfer Scholarship

In-State	Out-of-State
Must be admitted by June 15 - GPA 3.25 - 3.49 and completed 30 transferrable credits; $1000/year - GPA 3.5+ and completed 30 transferrable credits; $1500/yr	Must be admitted by June 15 - GPA 3.25 - 3.49 and completed 30 transferrable credits; $4000/year - GPA 3.5+ and completed 30 transferrable credits; $6500/yr

Professional Golf Management Scholars Program Award
These awards are for freshmen students of the Business/Professional Golf Management Program (PGM). Recipients of these awards are not eligible for the CCU Presidential Merit, Provost Merit, or Coastal Merit Scholarships. Please see Scholarship Brochure for more detailed information regarding these awards.

Scholarship	In-State	Out-of-State
PGM Trustee	Admitted by January 15 $4000/year - SAT 1300 or ACT 29 and HS GPA 3.5+	Admitted by January 15 $7500/year - SAT 1300 or ACT 29 and HS GPA 3.5+
PGM University	Admitted by March 30 $2000/year - SAT 1300 or ACT 29 and HS GPA 3.0+  OR - SAT 1200-1290 OR ACT 26-28 and GPA 3.5+	Admitted by March 30 $6500/year - SAT 1200 or ACT 26 and HS GPA 3.5+
PGM Wall	Admitted by March 30 $1000/year - SAT 1200-1290 OR ACT 26-28 and GPA 3.00 - 3.49 - SAT 1100-1190 OR ACT 24-25 and GPA 3.25 - 4.00 - SAT 1050-1090 OR ACT 22-23 and GPA 3.50 - 4.00	Admitted by March 30 $4000/year - SAT 1300 OR ACT 29 and GPA 3.00 - 3.49 - SAT 1200-1290 OR ACT 26-28 and GPA 3.25 - 3.49 - SAT 1100-1190 OR ACT 24-25 and GPA 3.50 - 4.00
PGM Merit	Admitted by March 30 $500/year - SAT 1100-1190 OR ACT 24-25 and GPA 3.00-3.25 - SAT 1050-1090 OR ACT 22-23 and GPA 3.00-3.49	Admitted by March 30 $2000/year - SAT 1200-1290 OR ACT 26-28 and GPA 3.00-3.25 - SAT 1100-1190 OR ACT 24-25 and GPA 3.00-3.49 - SAT 1050-1090 OR ACT 22-23 and GPA 3.00-4.00

Chanticleer Band Program Award

In-State and Out-of-State
Audition required; priority deadline is March 1 Student is/will be an active participant in the University Marching Band (UMB) $1000-$1500/yr depending on # of years student has participated in the UMB.

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship

In-State - $1000/yr	Out-of-State - $6500/yr
Priority deadline is March 1 - 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and - minimum HS GPA of 3.0 and - must major in art studio, dramatic arts, music or musical theatre. Audition/portfolio required	Priority deadline is March 1 - 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and - minimum HS GPA of 3.0 and - must major in art studio, dramatic arts, music or musical theatre. Audition/portfolio required

SC Lottery Scholarships - In-state students only

Palmetto LIFE Scholarship - Automatic, no application required $5000/year

First-time freshman must meet 2 out of the 3 following criteria: - 1100 SAT or 24 ACT - 3.0 HS GPA - Rank in top 30% of HS class Click here for more detailed info on the Palmetto Life Scholarship

Palmetto LIFE Enhanced Scholarship Automatic, no application required

Available to students who are eligible for the SC LIFE Scholarship and are pursuing majors in the following areas: science, mathematics, computer science/informational technology, engineering, science education, math education, and healthcare and related disciplines including medicine and dentistry. Up to $2500/year added to SC LIFE Scholarship Additional requirements on this award! Please click here for more detailed information.

The SC HOPE Scholarship - Automatic, no application required

First-time freshman only award (one year only); 3.0 HS GPA

Application Based Scholarships

CCU Application-Based Scholarships

Please see the Scholarship Brochure for eligibility and how-to instructions.

Horry County Higher Education Commission Scholarships

Leadership $2500/yr	Application required by March 1 - currently attending Horry County HS - first-time freshmem only - minimum 2.5 HS GPA through the junior year - brief essay and recommendation by HS principal required
Visual & Performing Arts $2500/yr	Application required by March 1 - currently attending Horry County HS - first-time freshmen only - minimum 2.5 HS GPA through the junior year - audition or portfolio presentation required

FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS - Must complete the FAFSA

Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) and National SMART Grants

Please click here for information on these grants.

Pell Grant

Federal; high need; current award up to $4310/yr (2007 academic year) $4731/year (2008 academic year); pro-rated for less than full-time

SEOG Opportunity Grant

Federal; high need; limited funds; at least 1/2 time enrollment; pro-rated for less than full-time; amount varies

SC Need-Based Grant - (In-State only)

State funded; limited funds; at least 1/2 time enrollment; pro-rated up to $1500/yr

FEDERAL WORK AND LOANS - Must complete the FAFSA

Federal College Work-study

Need-based; work 10-20 hrs/week; federally subsidized; at least 1/2 time enrollment

Federal Perkins Loan

Need-based loan; limited funds; at least 1/2 time enrollment; interest free while in school; 5% in repayment; up to $3,000/yr

Federal Stafford Loan

Subsidized	Unsubsidized
At least half-time; interest free while in school at least 1/2 time; loan limits based on grade level; $3500 (FR), $4500 (SO), $5500 (JR & SR); 6 month grace period; fixed interest rate at 6.8%, need-based aid.	At least half-time; low interest (fixed at 6.8%) while in school at least 1/2 time; loan limits based on grade level; 6 month grace period, not need-based.

Federal PLUS Loan

Parent loan based on credit approval; FAFSA not required; at least 1/2 enrollment; can borrow up to Cost of Attendance; fixed interest rate of 8.5%; repayment begins 60 days after last disbursement of the loan.

SC Teacher's Loan - In-state residents only

Education Majors; FAFSA not required; at least 1/2 time enrollment; full repayment of loan(s) if teach in SC: specific criteria to qualify; deadline is June 1st; $2500/yr freshman & sophomore; $5000/year Jr & Sr

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Apply early, CCU priority deadline is March 1st. Use prior year's income (taxed and untaxed)
• Apply for electronic signature (PIN) www.pin.ed.gov for faster results (student and parent(s))
• Apply online www.fafsa.ed.gov

Click here to apply on line.

All students who receive a Coastal Carolina University scholarship or Athletic Scholarship are required to complete the FAFSA to assist the Financial Aid Office in establishing the cost of attendance and providing the best financial planning for the student.