Lottery Tuition Assistance

The Financial Aid Office at Central Carolina Technical College aims to provide access to higher education for students who may not otherwise be able to attend. The page states that financial aid is available to all eligible students regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.

The page describes applying for aid through the Student Services Center and working with a Financial Aid Counselor to discuss available grants, loans, and scholarships. It also states that tuition and fees depend on residency status, governed by South Carolina rules, and that qualifying for in-state tuition requires a residency declaration form and required documents. Active-duty military members and their dependents must also complete a military verification form.

Eligibility to remain eligible for financial aid is tied to Satisfactory Academic Progress measured by cumulative GPA, cumulative credit hours completed, and maximum program hours. The page also describes how failure to meet standards can place students on “Warning,” “Danger,” or “Suspension,” and that first-time applicants can be deemed ineligible based on the review of complete enrollment history.

The page states that students may appeal financial aid suspension on a case-by-case basis with documented reasons and a written appeal that includes a Student Progress Plan. It states students are allowed up to two appeals, that decisions are made within a week, and that appeal decisions are final. It also states that students on suspension are ineligible for all Title IV financial aid, including loans.

• Financial aid is available to eligible students regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.
• To remain eligible for financial aid, must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• If GPA falls below 2.00: student is placed on “Warning”; a meeting with an advisor and a Student Progress Plan are required; if GPA remains below 2.00 after the warning period, financial aid suspension applies.
• To remain eligible for financial aid, must pass at least 67% of attempted credit hours (including DVS and transfer hours).
• If the 67% requirement is not met: student is placed on “Warning”; a meeting with an advisor and a Student Progress Plan are required; repeated failure may lead to financial aid suspension.
• Grades of W, I, WF, or F count as unsuccessful attempts.
• To remain eligible, financial aid is limited to 150% of the required program credit hours.
• The 150% limit includes all coursework at CCTC (including DVS) and accepted transfer credits.
• Students within 15 credit hours of the maximum are placed on “Danger” status.
• For “Danger” status, students must meet with an advisor and create a Student Progress Plan for at least 3 semesters; failure to do so may affect eligibility for appeals.
• First-time financial aid applicants: ineligibility for aid can be based on academic progress, and CCTC reviews the complete enrollment history to determine eligibility regardless of previous applications.
• To qualify for in-state tuition (as described for residency purposes), you need to fill out a residency declaration form and provide required documents; additional proof may be requested.
• Active-duty military members and their dependents must also complete the residency declaration form and a military verification form.
• Appeals: written appeal must be submitted with appropriate documentation, including a Student Progress Plan; appeals must be submitted by the posted deadline; late appeals are processed for the following term.
• Students are allowed up to two appeals.
• Students on suspension are ineligible for all Title IV financial aid, including loans.

• Title IV financial aid eligibility is described, including that students on suspension are ineligible for all Title IV financial aid, including loans.
• Tuition and fees are described as depending on residency status; specific tuition, fees, or tuition coverage for “Lottery Tuition Assistance” are not stated.

1. Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov using the school code for Central Carolina Technical College: 003995.
2. Submit electronically (the page states it is for faster processing) and note that a FAFSA must be submitted each academic year, starting after October 1st.
3. Go to the Student Services Center for assistance with applications during normal office hours (no appointment needed) and bring income information to get started.
4. Talk to a Financial Aid Counselor to discuss available grants, loans, and scholarships.
5. Read the Financial Aid Memorandum to understand academic requirements to maintain financial aid, including meeting Standards of Progress and maintaining a GPA.

• Residency declaration form (for in-state tuition as described under residency requirements).
• Military verification form (for active-duty military members and their dependents).
• Official South Carolina High School Transcript (required for LIFE Scholarship recipients, as described under “Transferring to CCTC”).
• SC LIFE Scholarship Affidavit (required for LIFE Scholarship recipients, as described under “Transferring to CCTC”).
• Written appeal submitted with appropriate documentation, including a Student Progress Plan (SPP), for appeals related to financial aid suspension.