Career Pathways Scholarship

In order to qualify for the Career Pathways Scholarship at GTC, students must

• be South Carolina residents
• be enrolled in an eligible program
• have a high school diploma or GED on file with GTC Admissions
• take six credit hours or more per semester
• have a 23-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at GTC
• if an existing GTC student, maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher while enrolled in a credit program (does not apply to new students who have never had a previous academic record at GTC)

The following are not eligible: career development, transient, dual enrollment/Early College and international students.

Tuition and eligible fees can be covered by the Career Pathways Scholarship at GTC if a balance remains after Federal and State grants and scholarships are applied: Pell Grant, FSEOG, SC Lottery Tuition Assistance, SC LIFE Scholarship, etc.

This scholarship pays up to $5,000 a year (split over the fall, spring and summer terms) for tuition, books and course-related materials. Up to $2,000 will be awarded for Fall Semester, up to $2,000 will be awarded for Spring Semester, and up to $1,000 will be awarded for Summer Term.

New Students

1. complete your Admissions application & all enrollment steps 
2. complete the FAFSA & submit all required documents
3. regularly check Self Service for Financial Aid located in GTC4me to ensure your financial aid file is complete - submit all required forms and documents, etc.

Current Students

1. complete the FAFSA & submit all required documents
2. regularly check Self Service for Financial Aid located in GTC4me to ensure your financial aid file is complete - submit all required forms and documents, etc.