Financial Aid Office

Types of Financial Aid Available to Degree-seeking students
Federal School Code: 003451

Merit-based Scholarships	SC State Lottery Scholarships
Application-based Scholarships	Federal & State Grants
Federal Work Study & Loans	Need-based Aid

FAFSA Information

Merit-based Scholarships

No application required
(Automatic consideration will be given to students who meet the minimum requirements and are accepted by the respective dates.)

President's Scholarship

In-State - $4000/year	Out-of-State - $7500/year*
Must be admitted by January 1 or November 1 - 1250 SAT or 27 ACT and - Cumulative GPA 3.5+	Must be admitted by January 1 or November 1 - 1300 SAT or 29 ACT and - Cumulative GPA 3.5+

Provost's Scholarship

In-State - $2000/year	Out-of-State - $6500/year*
Must be admitted by March 1 or November 1 - 1200 SAT or 26 ACT and - Cumulative GPA 3.5+	Must be admitted by March 1 or November 1 - 1200 SAT or 26 ACT and - Cumulative GPA 3.5+

Coastal Scholar Award

In-State -$1000/year	Out-of-State - $4000/year*
Admitted by March 1 or November 1 - 1100 SAT or 24 ACT and - Cumulative GPA 3.5+	Admitted by March 1 or November 1 - 1150 SAT or 25 ACT and - Cumulative GPA 3.5+

Honors Program Award

In-State and Out-of-State A new laptop computer to use while attending Coastal Carolina University and participating in the Honors Program.
Must be admitted by January 1 or March 1- Invitation only 1 - 1200 SAT or 26 ACT 2 - High School GPA 3.5+ 3 - Top 20% of class

Coastal Transfer Award

In-State	Out-of-State
Must be admitted by June 1 or November 1 - GPA 3.25 - 3.49 and completed 30 transferable credits; $1000/year - GPA 3.5 - 4.0 and completed 30 transferable credits; $1500/year	Must be admitted by June 1 or November 1 - GPA 3.25 - 3.49 and completed 30 transferable credits; $4000/year* - GPA 3.5+ and completed 30 transferable credits; $6500/year*

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship

In-State - $2000/year	Out-of-State - $6500/year*
Priority deadline is March 1 or November 1 - 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and - minimum HS GPA of 3.0 and - must major in art studio, dramatic arts, graphic design, music or musical theatre. Audition/portfolio required	Priority deadline is March 1 or November 1 - 1000 SAT or 21 ACT and - minimum HS GPA of 3.0 and - must major in art studio, dramatic arts, graphic design, music or musical theatre. Audition/portfolio required

Professional Golf Management Program Scholars Award
These awards are for freshmen students majoring in the Wall College of Business with the Professional Golf Management (PGM) specialization. Transfer students and spring applicants should consult with the PGM Program Director for scholarship eligibility.

Scholarship	In-State	Out-of-State
PGM Trustee	Admitted by March 30 $4000/year - SAT 1250 or ACT 27 and HS GPA 3.5+	Admitted by March 30 $7500/year* - SAT 1250 or ACT 27 and HS GPA 3.5+
PGM University	Admitted by March 30 $3000/year - SAT 1100 or ACT 24 and HS GPA 3.0+	Admitted by March 30 $6500/year* - SAT 1100 or ACT 24 and HS GPA 3.0+
PGM Wall	Admitted by March 30 $2500/year - SAT 1000 OR ACT 21 and GPA 3.00+	Admitted by March 30 $4000/year* - SAT 1000 OR ACT 21 and GPA 3.00+

SC State Lottery Scholarships - In-state students only

SC HOPE Scholarship Automatic, no application required $2,800/year

First-time freshman only award (one year only); requires 3.0 HS GPA (SC UGS).
Please click here for more detailed information.

SC 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 (SC UGS)
- Rank within the top 30% of HS class
Click here for the SC Commission on Higher Education web page.

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program Application required

SC residents may receive up to $6,700 their freshman year and up to $7,500 during their sophomore, junior and senior years. Awards must be applied directly toward the cost of attendance, less any other gift aid received.

First time freshman must meet the following minimum requirements:
- 1200 SAT or 27 ACT and
- minimum HS GPA of 3.5 and
- Rank in the top 6%
Consult with high school guidance counselor for complete eligibility requirements.

Please click here for more detailed information.

SC Palmetto Fellows and Palmetto LIFE Enhancements Automatic, no application required

Available to eligible students receiving the base SC Palmetto Fellows or Palmetto LIFE Scholarship who are pursuing majors in the following content fields: mathematics, science, health promotion, and middle grades education with specializations in both math and science.
Up to $2500/year added to the base SC Palmetto Fellows or Palmetto LIFE Scholarship base award.
To be eligible for the enhancements, students must complete specific criteria during their first year of college enrollment.
Please click here for more detailed information.

Application-based Scholarships

CCU Application-based Scholarships

Please see the Application-based Scholarship Guide for complete descriptions and requirements of all application-based scholarships. The Undergraduate On-line Scholarship Application is required for consideration. The Guide is available from Dec 1 - Mar 1 only.

Horry County Higher Education Commission Scholarships

Leadership $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 - 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

Chanticleer Band Program Award

In-State and Out-of-State
Audition required; Student is/will be an active participant in the Chanticleer Marching Band. Awards range from $1000-$1500/year depending on the number of years a student has participated in the Chanticleer Marching Band.

FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS - Must complete the FAFSA

Pell Grant

Federal grant; need based; full-time enrollment; current award up to $5,550/yr (2011 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 up to $1500/year

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

State funded; limited funds; at least 1/2 time enrollment; pro-rated up to $1500/year
SC Need Based Grant Guidelines

Federal TEACH Grant

Please click here for information on this grant.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY 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 $2,000/yr

Federal Stafford Loan

Subsidized	Unsubsidized
Must be attending at least half-time (6 credit hours); interest free while in school; loan limits based on grade level; $3500 (FR), $4500 (SO), $5500 (JR & SR); 6 month grace period; low interest (fixed at 3.4% for undergraduates; 6.8% for graduate and professional), need-based aid.	Must be attending at least half-time (6 credit hours); low interest (fixed at 6.8%) while in school; loan limits based on grade level; 6 month grace period, not need-based.

Federal Parent PLUS Loan

Parent loan based on credit approval; FAFSA required; at least 1/2 time (6 credits) enrollment; can borrow up to Cost of Attendance; fixed interest rate of 7.9%; repayment begins 60 days after last disbursement of the loan.

Federal Graduate PLUS Loan

Graduate student loan based on credit approval; FAFSA required; Student must maximize Stafford Loan eligibility before using funds from Grad PLUS Loan; at least ½ time (6 credits) enrollment; can borrow up to Cost of Attendance; 7.9% fixed interest rate; 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 (6 credits) enrollment; full repayment of loan(s) if teach in SC: specific criteria to qualify; Awarded on first come, first serve basis until funds are depleted; $2500/yr freshman & sophomore; $5000/year Jr & Sr

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Apply early, Coastal Carolina University's 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 strongly recommended 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.