The Federal Work Study Programs are based upon a students financial need. The Federal Pell Grant Program awards grants to eligible undergraduate students as determined by a formula used by the Department of Education. An undergraduate student is defined as one who has not received a bachelor's degree or first professional degree in any area. Students seeking a second degree are not eligible. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program awards grants to eligible undergraduate students.
Awards depends on the availability of funds.
The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides low interest rate loans to eligible undergraduate and graduate students. The Federal College Work Study Program Provides part-time employment on or off campus. These benefits includes aid for veterans and their dependents under the GI Bill. Contact Veterans Services in the South Carolina State University Veterans Affairs Offices. Stafford Loans Federal Stafford loans are available to students of SCSU through a private lenders.