Coming Events

• Committee on Academic Affairs and Licensing (November 12)
• Committee on Strategic Planning and Accountability (November 16)
• Board of Commissioners Meeting (December 3)

Important Information

• NEW: 2026 CHE Statistical Abstract (PDF)
• South Carolina residency regulations: 
  • 2026 SC residency changes cheat sheet (PDF) 
  • SC residency "Items of Intent" graphic (PDF)
  • CHE Residency Regulation for Determination of Rates and Fees - Revised May 2026 (PDF)
• Palmetto Fellow Scholarship regulations - May 2026 (PDF)
• LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship education and accounting scholarship enhancement regulations (PDF)
• Updated policies on college admission prerequisites and exam-based credit
• Video: How to retain your state scholarship or grant
• Student organization conduct violations (Tucker Hipps Transparency Act)
• Requesting education verification and transcripts from closed institutions (PDF)
• Consumer Alert: All higher education institutions operating in South Carolina must be licensed by the CHE. View a directory of licensed institutions or begin the licensing process on our Licensing Page.