Financial Aid and Tuition
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial aid is money from the federal government, the state of South Carolina, and 糖心vlog传媒 that can help you pay for college. Grants, scholarships, work-study positions, and low interest federal loans are all available. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to start the process. Our school code for the FAFSA is 003993. The FAFSA for the 2026-2027 academic year is available.
Tuition
For full-time academic students who are residents of Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield Counties, tuition is $204 per academic credit hour, not including additional expenses like books and transportation to campus.
SC students are eligible for...
Lottery Tuition Assistance
Almost all students that qualify for in-state tuition rates can get lottery-funded tuition assistance, regardless of need. There is no special application required, just fill out your FAFSA! Students may receive up to $85 per credit hour and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours.
Please note: Recipients of the LIFE scholarship are not eligible for lottery-funded tuition assistance.
LIFE Scholarship
LIFE is a merit-based scholarship that can help pay for tuition and books. LIFE scholarship recipients are not eligible for Lottery Tuition Assistance and must meet some eligibility requirements, including having a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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SC Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarship (SC WINS)
Students that qualify for lottery-funded tuition assistance may also be eligible for SC WINS. Students can qualify based on major or by income. There is no special application required, just fill our your FAFSA! Students may receive up to $65 per credit hour and must be enrolled in at least six credit hours.
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Contact Us
Student Financial Services
Phone: 803.738.7792
Toll-free: 800.922.8038
asksfs@midlandstech.edu
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