Columbia College

The table above shows grants available in 2013-14. Any student seeking federal, state and institutional financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work and/or loans must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Columbia College scholarships will be limited to no more than the difference between tuition, room and board, books and the total of all other aid (state, federal and outside scholarships). Scholarship amounts will be adjusted if total aid awarded exceeds the amount needed to cover tuition, room, board, and fees for residents or tuition and fees for commuters. Regarding institutional funds, only need-based grants and endowed scholarships may be combined with institutional merit-based scholarships and grants.

Columbia College General Grant

Awarded to full-time students with proven need. Amount varies. Grants are renewable for up to four years provided the student remains in good academic standing.

Transfer Grant

Any transfer student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5-2.99 will be awarded a Transfer Grant in the amount of $6,000 per year. The grant is renewable for up to four years provided the student remains in good academic standing.

Transfer Need-based Grant

Awarded to full-time students with proven need.  Amount varies.  The grant is renewable for up to four years.

South Carolina Tuition Grant

Awarded to full-time, South Carolina residents. Scholarship amount is set each year by the SC Tuition Grants Commission. The grant is renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains state eligibility requirements for renewal.

Federal Pell Grant

Awarded to full or part-time students with proven financial need. Amount varies. The grant is not automatically renewable. Need must be assessed each year of enrollment using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Awarded to full or part-time students with proven financial need. Amount varies. The grant is not automatically renewable. Need must be assessed each year of enrollment using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).