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High School Counselor Resources

Welcome to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's resource page for high school counselors! Our goal is to enhance college access by providing resources to support our counselors as they help students on their higher education journey. As a partner for counselors across the state, the CHE Office of Student Affairs is committed to supporting your efforts in shaping the academic and personal growth of students as they pursue their higher education dreams. 

Palmetto Fellows Virtual Workshops planned in October

Downloadable Flyer for PFS Workshops
Click the image above for a downloadable flyer.

We are excited to announce three upcoming virtual workshops tailored for high school counselors and administrators. These workshops will delve into the new digital application process for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, specifically focusing on how the Class of 2025 early applications can be successfully submitted electronically.

Dates:

To ensure a smooth and informative session, we encourage high school counselors, association and school administrators to register for their preferred date. Simply click the "Register" link corresponding to your desired workshop date.

Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the new process with us and ensure your students' success in accessing the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship! For inquiries about the workshops, please contact:

  • Ms. Kathryn Harris, Program Manager for State Scholarships, at kharris@che.sc.gov or (803) 856-0738 or
  • Ms. Tanya Weigold, Program Coordinator for State Scholarships, at tweigold@che.sc.gov or (803) 856-0672

Palmetto Fellows, LIFE scholarships enhancements expanded to education, accounting majors

Aspiring education and accounting majors will have the potential for additional financial aid thanks to the enactment of Act 156, which offers scholarship enhancements for eligible college sophomore, junior, and senior Palmetto Fellows and LIFE recipients who are education and accounting majors enrolled in approved programs at eligible four-year institutions. Students in these programs may be eligible to receive an additional scholarship enhancement of up to $2,500 starting Fall 2024. Additional information is available on our Scholarships and Grants Page.

Featured Videos:

College Goal Site Coordinator Training 

College Goal                

 

NEW FAFSA Explained Series (FSA ID)

NEW FAFSA

(Worksheets can be found under NEW FAFSA Tab below) 
SC CAN GO College Access Events and Campaigns

SC CAN GO, facilitated by the CHE Student Affairs Office, is a campaign designed to promote a college-going culture for students in our state, and also raise needed college access awareness. Each year, SC CAN GO facilitates access-related events such as College Application Month in the Fall, College Goal SC in the winter and spring, and College and Career Decision Day each May.

Visit the SC CAN GO web page to learn more and to sign up for events.

Memos
New FAFSA
College Process Ambassador Program

Visit the CHE College Process Ambassador Page to see current Ambassadors and learn about the application process.

Guides
State Scholarship Info and Resources
Value of Higher Education: SC College Graduate Earning Trends