$0 Tuition Scholarship for Spring Semester 2023
New, returning and current students can take advantage of $0 tuition for Spring 2023 classes at Greenville Technical College.
We cover whatever tuition isn't covered by your financial aid.
See below for eligibility and requirements. Some fees apply.
- 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 for spring classes 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.
- 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.
- 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
- complete your application
- complete the FAFSA
- complete all enrollment steps
- 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
- complete the FAFSA
- 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.
- contact your advisor if you have any questions
Questions about the $0 Tuition Scholarship?
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*Tuition costs for Spring 2023 semester will be covered ($0) for high school graduates and adult students enrolled in qualifying programs at Greenville Technical College as regular college-credit-seeking students who have completed the FAFSA after applying all other Federal & State scholarships or grants. GTC students must also have a cumulative 2.0 GTC GPA. Other fees may still apply. Qualifying programs include high school graduates and adult students seeking AA, AS and AAS degrees, certificates, diplomas, transitional studies/remedial academic courses, DACA and International Students. Full eligibility requirements are available through financial aid.