FREE 30-MINUTE CALL · SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES
South Carolina Scholarships: Palmetto Fellows, LIFE and HOPE, Explained
South Carolina's scholarships each have their own rules and timing, and the FAFSA comes into it too. In a free 30-minute call, we'll go over which ones may fit your student.
30 min
phone or video
11 years
in business
12,000+
families served
30 min · phone or video
We'll look at where your student stands for each program.
30 min
phone or video
11 years
in business
12,000+
families served
How South Carolina's main scholarships work
Palmetto Fellows
For students with top grades, test scores and class rank. Your student applies through the high school counselor during senior year.
LIFE
Based on grades, test scores and class rank. There's no application: the college reviews your student and awards it.
SC HOPE
A one-year award for first-year students at a four-year college who don't qualify for LIFE. Based on high school GPA.
Sources: Clemson University Office of Student Financial Aid.
Where the FAFSA fits
- These scholarships are separate from federal aid.
- The FAFSA is free to file.
- Colleges use it for need-based aid, including South Carolina's own need-based grant.
On the call
There's nothing to buy on the call.
We'll look at where your student stands for each program, what to do this year, and how the state awards fit with the rest of your college costs. We'll also explain how POM works.
They made the process simple & easy, answering any questions we had regarding the complex topic that is paying for college.
Who you'll talk to: Jessica S. Ruzicka, Ed.D., Executive Director, or someone on her team. POM: 11 years in business, 12,000+ families served. Our team works with South Carolina's state programs.