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The Education Scholarship Trust Fund in South Carolina is a program that helps parents pay for their child’s education needs. It’s like a savings account the state sets up for your child, and you can use the money for things like private school tuition, tutoring, or therapy.
How are scholarships funded?
Scholarship accounts are funded through an annual appropriation of the South Carolina General Assembly. They are worth $6,000 per eligible student, per school year and will be awarded, based upon available funding from the General Assembly, as follows:
When and how may a parent or legal guardian apply for a scholarship for their student?
Scholarships will first be available for the 2024-2025 school year. The law requires that the scholarship application process open no earlier than January 15, 2024, and close no later than March 15, 2024. The SC Department of Education will create, announce, and publicize a standard application process.
Who do I contact with questions?
You can contact the South Carolina department of Education by Phone: 803-734-8500 or by Email: [email protected]
How much money will eligible families be awarded?
The scholarships are $6,000 per student, per school year.
So, how does it work? Well, the Education Scholarship Trust Fund is funded by the state of South Carolina. Parents can apply for the program, and if they’re accepted, they receive a certain amount of money each year for their child’s education expenses. Each student is eligible for $6,000 per school year.
To be eligible for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund in South Carolina, families must meet the following requirements:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Residency | Must be a resident of South Carolina |
| School Attendance | Must have attended a South Carolina public school during the previous school year, OR have not yet attained the age of five on or before September 1 of the previous school year but have attained the age of five on or before September 1 of the current school year, OR have received a scholarship the previous school year |
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