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Palmetto Fellows Scholarship application process going digital in May

A new software platform will soon allow the CHE to digitally process applications for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, beginning with 2024 late…

Lieutenant Governor joins students from across the state to observe Higher Education Day

Students from public, technical, and independent colleges and universities across the state came together April 9 at the South Carolina State House…

New Transfer Outcomes Dashboard provides insight into transfer trends, data

The CHE announced today the launch of a comprehensive South Carolina Transfer Outcomes Dashboard, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing…

State Scholarships and Grants Town Halls announced for April

The CHE Office of Student Affairs will hold three virtual State Scholarships and Grants Town Halls in April to offer stakeholders (including students…

Dr. Gregory D. Little joins CHE as Acting President and Executive Director

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory D. Little as Acting President and Executive…

South Carolina joins national pilot with Ithaka S+R to streamline college transfer

South Carolina is one of the first three states in the country to partner with the national nonprofit Ithaka S+R to pilot a platform designed to…

2023 Statistical Abstract provides detailed look at South Carolina’s higher education trends and data

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education's 45th annual Statistical Abstract is now available as a comprehensive source for the most recent…

FAFSA: Updates to aid index and timeline announced

The U.S. Department of Education announced today that it will begin transmitting batches of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)…

Dr. Karen Woodfaulk appointed as acting CHE President and Executive Director

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Board of Commissioners has named Dr. Karen Woodfaulk as the acting president and executive director…

2022-23 NASAA Annual Report is available

Veterans Education and Training at the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is the State Approving Agency responsible for approving and…

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