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July 12, 2006 - Lottery-funded tuition assistance for students heading to technical college in South Carolina in fall has gone up to $996 and $83 per credit hour for part-time students.
That's $60 more than was available for the summer semester.
The General Assembly has dedicated $47.6 million to this form of assistance.
To be eligible, students must meet several requirements:
Complete a 2006/2007 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Be able to qualify for in-state tuition rates and be a South Carolina resident for at least one year.
Be enrolled in a certificate, diploma or associate degree program and maintain at least six credit hours each semester.
Make clear progress toward completion of a certificate, diploma or associate degree.
Must not be a recipient of a LIFE scholarship award.
Must not be in default on any government student loan program.
The eligibility requirement relating to the submission of the FAFSA may be waived if:
*The applicant is a high school student enrolled in a dual enrollment program.
*The applicant already has earned a bachelor's degree and will provide a transcript or copy of his/her diploma.
*The applicant is not enrolled in a program that is eligible for Title IV aid.
*The applicant is a dependent student who cannot obtain his/her parents' or guardians' tax forms. Those seeking a waiver of the FAFSA requirement should contact the Financial Aid Office at the technical college they plan to attend.
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