Federal and State Grants
To apply for all Federal and South Carolina Aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can complete the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or go to http://www.ed.gov for more information.
Federal Pell Grant
For the 2015-16 academic year, eligible students may receive up to $5,775. The student must complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility.
The amount of Federal Pell Grant funds you may receive over your lifetime is limited by federal law to be the equivalent of six years of Pell Grant funding. Since the maximum amount of Pell Grant funding you can receive each year is equal to 100%, the six-year equivalent is 600%.
Click here https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/pell for more information of the Federal Pell Grant.
FSEOG Grant
Federal grant reserved for Pell eligible students. Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered. Award amounts vary and funds are limited.
South Carolina State Tuition Grant
South Carolina residents who qualify and apply on time may receive up to $3,100 in gift aid for the 2015-16 academic year. More information is available at http://www.sctuitiongrants.org. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the Federal Processor on or before June 30 in order to be considered for eligibility.
Teach Grant
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants to students who intend to teach full-time in high-need subject areas at a public elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. You must also teach at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant. Please note: If you fail to fulfill this obligation, all amounts of the TEACH Grant you are awarded will be converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan under terms in place at the time of the original disbursement. Interest will be charged from the date the original grant was disbursed, and you must repay this loan to the U.S. Department of Education.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, click here.
Other Resources
Veteran Benefits
Anderson University is proud to partner with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in assisting our military veterans in obtaining their education. Check out our Veterans page to learn how the process works. You can also contact our VA Certifying Official at veteranaffairs@andersonuniversity.edu or (864) 231-2072.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Persons with physical disabilities which are vocational handicaps are eligible for financial aid from state departments of vocational rehabilitation. Information may be obtained from the vocational rehabilitation department in the student’s home state.
Tuition Exchange
The Tuition Exchange is a reciprocal scholarship program for children and other family members of faculty and staff employed at over 530 participating institutions. The Tuition Exchange, Inc. a non-profit association, serves higher education by making careers at colleges and universities more attractive. More information can be found at the Tuition Exchange web site.
Anderson University Grants and Scholarships
Anderson University offers grant and scholarship assistance to students based on GPA, test scores, major, financial need, and border/commuter status. Anderson University’s priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1. Please be sure to complete your FAFSA application annually no later than July 1 in order to be considered for Anderson University funding. Detailed information on various scholarships and grants that may be offered as well as award amounts and initial/renewal requirements may be found in the Family Guide to College and Financial Planning magazine. To request this information, please contact the university at (864) 328-1835 or admission@andersonuniversity.edu.
Athletic Grants
As a NCAA Division II school, scholarships are awarded to athletes in intercollegiate sports. Please see Athletics for a complete listing of sports offered.