$0 Tuition Scholarship for Summer Semester 2023

• Awards are made based on the student's currently listed major.
• There is no minimum or maximum number of credit hours required.
• GTC students must also have a cumulative 2.0 GTC GPA.
• DACA and International students are eligible for the $0 Tuition Scholarship.

• EDCT continuing education (non-credit) programs
• Early College/dual enrollment courses
• Transient Visiting Student
• Non-degree-seeking students

Eligibility Requirements

• Complete all academic registration requirements and the 2022-2023 FAFSA OR, if you meet the criteria, submit a FAFSA waiver form.

• In order to be reviewed for funding eligibility, GTC students must also have a cumulative 2.0 GTC GPA as is required to receive scholarship funding. (This does not apply to new students who have never had a previous academic record at GTC.)

State requirements

The State of South Carolina has asked that students complete one of the following requirements:

• be employed full-time or part-time (self-employment is permitted) OR
• take a financial literacy course (a link and password is included on the $0 Tuition Scholarship certification form) OR
• complete 100 hours of volunteer time with a nonprofit or public service organization

Notification

• Eligible students will be notified of eligibility via GTC email. This email will contain a link to complete the required certification form electronically.

• For Summer 2023 full-term classes and classes that begin before Friday, June 23, 2023, all tuition costs (including technology and enrollment fees) for AA, AS and AAS degrees and certificates and transitional studies academic courses will be covered for students who meet eligibility requirements.
• $0 tuition funding will not transmit to student accounts after June 26, 2023. Therefore, students must ensure all Admissions and Financial Aid documents are submitted PRIOR to June 23, 2023. This includes but is not limited to Financial Aid verification documents, proof of high school, GED, or college, major changes and catalog changes that may affect your aid schedule.
• Other fees may still apply and will be the responsibility of the student.
• Textbooks, supplies, criminal background checks and/or drug screens (if required) are not covered and are the responsibility of the student.

If there is a tuition balance AFTER all other Federal and State grants and scholarships are applied: Pell Grant, FSEOG, Other Federal Grants, SC Lottery Tuition Assistance/SC WINS/SC LIFE scholarship/SC Workforce Pathways, etc., then any remaining tuition and eligible fees will be covered by GTC.

New Students

1. complete your Admissions application & all enrollment steps (no later than June 16, 2023, to ensure funding)
2. complete the FAFSA & submit all required documents (no later than June 16, 2023, to ensure funding)
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 (no later than June 16, 2023, to ensure funding)
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.
3. contact your advisor if you have any questions