Grants

Grants are need-based, financial-assistance awards that generally do not have to be repaid.

The federal government, your state government, the College of Charleston, or private or nonprofit organizations, may offer grants to assist you in paying for your education. In most cases, you'll need to complete the FAFSA to apply for grants.

Grant Eligibility & Awards

The FAFSA is required for all federal financial aid. In many cases, submitting the FAFSA automatically places you into consideration for federal grants. Review the eligibility requirements and award ranges for various grant programs and see what might be available to you at the College of Charleston.
  • Federal Pell Grant

    Federal Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate students who have significant financial need and meet the other requirements for Federal Student Aid assistance. 

    To Apply

    • For Pell Grant consideration, you must first submit the Free Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
    • Based on your FAFSA, College of Charleston will determine your eligibility for a Pell Grant and how much you'll be eligible to receive.
    • You will need to complete a FAFSA form each year to remain eligible for federal student aid, including the Pell Grant.
    Learn More About the Pell Grant
  • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)  

    The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG) provides grants to undergraduate students with the greatest financial need to help them pay for their college education. 

    To Apply

    • To be considered for an FSEOG, a first-time, degree-seeking student should complete the FAFSA 
    • College of Charleston will award FSEOGs to students with the greatest financial need.
       
    Learn More About FSEOG
  • Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College Higher Education Grant Program

    The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program awards grants to teacher education students admitted to a "high-need" teacher education program and who meet specific academic requirements.

    To Apply

    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for a TEACH Grant.
    • Contact the College of Charleston Office of Financial Assistance and Veterans Affairs to learn about the programs of study that are Teach-Grant-eligible.

    • To receive a TEACH Grant you must meet the following criteria: 

      • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. 
      • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a postsecondary educational institution that has chosen to participate in the TEACH Grant Program. 
      • Be a declared education major. 
      • Complete the TEACH Grant counseling online.
      • Complete an electronic TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve.
      • Meet certain academic achievement requirements (generally, scoring above the 75th percentile on a college-admission test or maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25).

    In exchange for receiving a TEACH Grant, you must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students.

    As a recipient of a TEACH Grant, you must teach for at least four academic years within eight calendar years of completing the program of study for which you received a TEACH Grant. 

     

     

    Learn More About the TEACH Grant
  • South Carolina Need-Based Grant  

    South Carolina Need-based Grants may be awarded to first-time, degree-seeking students who are residents of South Carolina and have not previously received the grant for more than six semesters.

    This is an annual award that is not automatically renewed. 

    To Apply

    • To be considered for a South Carolina Need-based Grant, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • Based on your FAFSA, College of Charleston will determine your eligibility for a South Carolina Need-based Grant and how much you'll be eligible to receive.
    • Students awarded a South Carolina Need-based Grant can view the award in MyPortal where they can read the terms and conditions and accept the award. 
    Learn about SC Need-Based Grants
  • Institutional Need-Based Grant  

    Institutional Need-based Grants are College of Charleston financial awards offered to first-time, degree-seeking students. A student must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

    In addition, upperclassmen must have earned at least 30 hours.

    To Apply

    • To be considered for an Institutional Need-based Grant, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • Based on your FAFSA, College of Charleston will determine your eligibility for an Instituional Need-based Grant and how much you will be eligible to receive.
  • Additional State Grants

    Your state of residency may provide grant opportunities to help you finance your College of Charleston education.

    To Apply