LIFE Scholarship

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Certification - I am applying for a LIFE Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year at CCTC, and certify that I

· Am a legal resident of South Carolina, and a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident

· Graduated from high school in South Carolina, or successfully completed a home school program as prescribed by law, or graduated from a preparatory high school outside South Carolina, while a dependent of a parent or guardian who is a legal resident of South Carolina and has custody of me

· Am admitted, classified as a degree-seeking student and enrolled full-time

· Am working toward a first undergraduate degree

· Will use the LIFE Scholarship for tuition and fees and other educational costs at CCTC

· Have not defaulted and do not owe a refund or repayment on any Federal or State financial aid

· Have not been adjudicated delinquent, convicted, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to any felonies or any second or subsequent alcohol/other drug related offenses under the laws of this or any other state or under the laws of the United States within the past academic year

· I understand that I must be enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours in classes numbered one hundred one (101) or higher for the Fall and/or Spring semesters in order to receive the South Carolina LIFE Scholarship. If I drop below twelve credit hours and LIFE is removed, I will be responsible for any charges on my account.

· To renew the scholarship, I must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and earn 30 credit hours by the end of the Summer semester. You can receive LIFE Scholarship for a maximum of four semesters while at Central Carolina.

· If I am receiving LIFE for the first time in the Spring semester, I must earn 15 hours with a 3.0 GPA by the end of the Summer semester to renew the scholarship.

· Summer semester may be used to meet the requirements for renewal. LIFE Scholarship is not awarded during the Summer semester.

· Lottery Tuition Assistance may not be awarded during the Summer of an aid year when LIFE was received during the fall and/or spring term(s).

Student Type:

Transfer Student - I am aware that I must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended, and that a LIFE GPA will be calculated to determine my eligibility for the LIFE scholarship. (If you have only attended one semester of college, you must also send your official final high school transcript.)

First-time College Student - I am aware that I must submit an official final transcript from my high school, showing my final cumulative high school GPA based on the SC Uniform Grading Policy, and that my grade point average must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.Continuing Student - I have previously attended CCTC.

High School

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College/University

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LIFE scholarship is awarded up to cost of tuition not to exceed $2,500 per semester. The actual amount of tuition per semester is subtracted from the $2500 award, and any remainder up to $150 is refunded as a book allowance. I can view the most current eligibility and renewal requirements on the SC Commission on Higher Education website at: www://che.sc.gov

By clicking submit, I understand my rights and responsibilities as described above.

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