Types of Financial Aid Available to Degree-seeking Students
Federal School Code: 003451
FAFSA Information
| Scholarships | Federal & State Grants |
| Federal Work Study & Loans | Need-Based Aid |
FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS - Must complete the FAFSA |
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Pell Grant |
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| Federal grant; need based; full-time enrollment; prorated for less than full-time. | ||
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant |
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| Federal; high need; limited funds; at least half-time enrollment; prorated for less than full-time | ||
SC Need-Based Grant - (In-State only) |
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| State funded; limited funds; at least half-time enrollment; SC Need Based Grant Guidelines |
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Federal TEACH Grant |
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Please click here for information on this grant. |
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FEDERAL WORK STUDY AND LOANS - Must complete the FAFSA |
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Federal College Work-study |
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| Need-based; work 10-20 hrs/week; federally subsidized; at least half-time enrollment | ||
Federal Direct Student Loan |
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| Subsidized | Unsubsidized | |
| Must be attending at least half-time (6 credit hours); UG only interest free while in school; loan limits based on grade level; $3,500 (FR), $4,500 (SO), $5,500 (JR and SR); 6 month grace period; low interest (interest rate chart), need-based aid. | Must be attending at least half-time (6 credit hours UG, 5 credit hours GR); low interest (interest rate chart) while in school; loan limits based on grade level; 6 month grace period, not need-based. | |
Federal Parent PLUS Loan |
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| Parent loan based on credit approval; FAFSA required; at least half-time (6 credits) enrollment; can borrow up to Cost of Attendance; (interest rate chart); repayment begins 60 days after last disbursement of the loan; Undergraduate dependent students only. | ||
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan |
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| Graduate student loan based on credit approval; FAFSA required; Student must maximize Direct Loan eligibility before using funds from Grad PLUS Loan; at least half-time (5 credits) enrollment; can borrow up to Cost of Attendance; (interest rate chart); repayment begins 60 days after last disbursement of the loan. | ||
SC Teacher's Loan - In-state residents only |
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| Education Majors; FAFSA not required; at least half-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; $2,500/year FR and SO; $5,000/year JR and SR | ||
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- Apply early, Coastal Carolina University's priority deadline is March 1st. Use prior-prior year's income (taxed and untaxed)
- Apply for a FSA ID for faster results (student and parent(s))
- Apply online
All students who receive a Coastal Carolina University scholarship or Athletic Scholarship are strongly recommended to complete the FAFSA to assist Financial Aid and Scholarships in establishing the cost of attendance and providing the best financial planning for the student.