We are committed to offering an affordable private education. Recognizing that college tuition typically increases by 3-4% annually, we have reset our tuition to a more affordable rate and provide various scholarships for eligible students.
Scholarship recipients are chosen by the College's scholarship administrators. Athletic and performing 艺术s awards are determined by the respective dep艺术ments through tryouts and auditions. To receive these scholarships, students must maintain Satisfactory 学术 Progress and the required GPA. On-campus students may receive up to $15,500, and off-campus students up to $7,750 per academic year.
Institutional scholarships are directly applied to your CC student account and do not need to be repaid, unlike loans. External scholarships from non-CC sources are also added to your account but may reduce your need-based financial aid per federal regulations, st艺术ing with work-study and student loans.
CC endowed scholarships can replace other CC-funded awards (such as Honor’s and 学术 Scholarships) on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Full-time enrollment (at least 12 credits per semester) is required for all CC-funded scholarships and 奖助金. Learn more about scholarship opportunities below.
Undergraduate Scholarships
学术 Scholarships
Incoming first-year and transfer students in the Day Program may be eligible for academic scholarships up to the following amounts, based on their grade point average (GPA), for up to four years:
| 奖项名称 & GPA Criteria | Residential | 通勤 |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Scholarship Our highest award for outstanding students 3.8 +平均绩点 | $8,000 | $5,000 |
| 1854 Scholarship Named for the year we founded 3.5–3.79年平均绩点 | $7,000 | $4,000 |
| Columns Scholarship A symbol of perseverance on campus 3.0–3.49个绩点 | $6,000 | $3,000 |
| Fountain Scholarship Our fondest landmark on campus 2.7–2.99年平均绩点 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
| Koala Scholarship Named for our beloved mascot GPA < 2.7 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
Institutional Scholarships at Columbia College are non-refundable and applied towards tuition and fees. To qualify, students must complete the FAFSA, accept all 奖助金 and scholarships, and be enrolled full-time. Submission of the final high school transcript is also required.
All other financial aid, including outside scholarships, will be applied first. This may reduce or eliminate the institutional scholarship if the total aid exceeds the billed amount. Scholarship offers may require revisions due to changes in enrollment, eligibility, or external resources. The Office of Financial 援助 will notify students of any adjustments.
Failure to meet scholarship requirements can result in cancellation, and once canceled, a scholarship cannot be rein状态d. Exceptions to this policy are considered on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship sponsor determines the purposes and responsibilities associated with the scholarship, which are subject to change.
Additional College Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships
Student-athletes may also receive athletic scholarships in addition to any 状态 or externally-funded scholarship programs. To learn more about Athletic Scholarships connect with a member of our coaching staff today.
Honors Scholarships
应用ing for our Honors program? To learn more about Honors scholarship opportunities, connect with the Dr. John Zubizarreta Honors Director, Dr. Marlee Marsh at mmarsh@yqczg.net.
Program-Specific Scholarships
As a Columbia College student, you may be eligible for an 艺术, 跳舞, 音乐, or major-related scholarship. To check your eligibility for these scholarships, contact your program coordinator or visit your major page.
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South Carolina Scholarships
The State of South Carolina offers a number of scholarships for in-状态 residents who meet certain criteria:
South Carolina Palmetto Fellowship
The Palmetto Fellows program is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional scholastic achievement. Students may be awarded a maximum of $6,700 in their first year and up to $7,500 for subsequent years.
- Eligibility
A student must be a full-time South Carolina resident and:
- Achieve a minimum SAT math/critical reading score of 1400.
- A minimum 4.0 GPA based on SC Uniform Grading Policy.
OR meet two of the following three criteria:
- A minimum 3.5 GPA based on SC Uniform Grading Policy.
- Be graduating in the top 6% of their class.
- A minimum SAT math/critical reading score of 1200.
The scholarship is renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains 状态 eligibility requirements for renewal.
South Carolina LIFE Scholarship
The LIFE Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement. Students may be awarded a maximum of $5,000 per year, which includes a $300 book allowance.
- Eligibility
A student must be a full-time South Carolina resident and meet two of the following three criteria:
- A minimum SAT math/critical reading score of 1100.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA (UGP).
- Be graduating in the top 30% of their class.
The scholarship is renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains 状态 eligibility requirements for renewal.
- Maintaining the Award
For the LIFE Scholarship, full-time students must earn thirty (30) non-remedial semester credit hours per year and enroll in twelve (12) non-remedial hours each semester. You must complete thirty (30) non-remedial hours for a rising sophomore, sixty (60) non-remedial hours for a rising junior, and ninety (90) non-remedial hours for a rising senior and meet the 状态 GPA requirement.
South Carolina Hope Scholarship
The HOPE Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement. Students may be awarded a maximum of $2,800 per year, which includes a $300 book allowance.
- Eligibility
A student must be full-time South Carolina resident and have a minimum 3.0 GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Policy.
South Carolina 学费 Grant
The South Carolina 学费 Grant is awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need determined by their FAFSA. Students may be awarded a maximum of $4,800 per year.
To remain eligible for SC 学费 Grant, full-time students must earn twenty-four (24) credit hours per year.