Coastal Carolina University: Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic aspirations by providing comprehensive financial aid and scholarship programs. The University understands that financing a college education is a significant investment, and it strives to assist students and their families in navigating the various resources available to them. This article provides detailed information about the different types of financial aid, scholarships, and resources offered at CCU.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

The Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, located in the Admissions Office within the Student Center Building, serves as a central hub for students seeking financial assistance. The office's mission is to support the University's goals by assisting students and parents in identifying potential sources of aid, thereby promoting economic, social, cultural, and academic diversity within the student body. The office provides counseling and information on financial resources, educational financial planning, personal money management, and debt management.

Financial Aid and Scholarships administers and coordinates various types of undergraduate and graduate financial aid. This includes institutional awards, institutional and external scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study employment. It is important to note that Financial Aid and Scholarships funds are limited, and every eligible person may not receive funding from these sources.

The office is located at 219 Baxley Hall, Chanticleer Drive East, P.O.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Students seeking federal and state financial assistance must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available starting October 1st for students applying for the upcoming academic year. The suggested deadline for FAFSA submission is June 15th for the Federal PLUS Loan and private/alternative loans. It is important to note that PLUS and private loans require a separate online application. The Federal School Code for Coastal Carolina Community College is 005316.

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To assist students in completing the FAFSA, CCU offers FAFSA workshops. Prior to attending a workshop, the student and parent (if required) will need to have their FSA ID, which can be obtained at www.fsaid.gov.

Types of Financial Aid

CCU administers and coordinates various types of financial aid, including:

Institutional Awards: These are awards funded by the university itself.
Institutional and External Scholarships: Scholarships can be both funded by the university or by external organizations.
Loans: Loan options include federal and private loans.
Grants: Grants are typically need-based and do not require repayment. A notable grant is the Federal Pell Grant. There is a 12-semester lifetime limit for a Federal Pell Grant. The duration of a student's federal Pell Grant eligibility is limited to 12 semesters (or equivalent) or until a bachelor's degree is earned, whichever comes first.
Work-Study Employment: This program allows students to work part-time to earn money for college expenses.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Institutions participating in Title IV Federal Aid programs are required by the United States Department of Education to establish institutional policies that define and measure the quantitative and qualitative progress of eligible students. An undergraduate student must achieve or maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average as stated under the Academic Eligibility Policy. Undergraduate students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of sixty-seven percent (67%) of the courses that he/she attempts at the institution. If a student’s ability to meet the University’s standards of satisfactory academic progress was affected by mitigating circumstances, he/she may appeal the denial with Financial Aid and Scholarships. Examples of mitigating circumstances include but are not limited to: mental or physical illness, death of a loved one, divorce or separation. A student’s unsatisfactory academic progress standing for federal student aid does not affect his/her ability to seek or receive private financial assistance to attend the institution. A student who does not have mitigating circumstances to warrant an appeal for Federal Aid is encouraged to explore alternative or private funding to continue his/her enrollment.

Financial Responsibility

The student (and spouse when applicable) is expected to make a maximum effort to assist with college expenses. Students are academically and financially responsible for their course registration and must terminate enrollment in classes which they do not intend to complete. To drop a course, the student must drop class(es) online through the Office of the Registrar. To completely withdraw, the student should follow University procedures. Refund refers to the amount of money used to pay institutional charges that the institution must return to the student and/or to the financial aid programs after the student has withdrawn or dropped courses. Repayment refers to the amount of any cash disbursement made to the student that the student must repay to the school after the student has withdrawn or dropped courses. For students who receive Title IV Federal Funds, a copy of the Return of Title IV Funds Policy worksheet is available in Financial Aid and Scholarships. Refunds for students who withdraw from the institution are calculated on the basis of either 1) University refund calculation (students who do not receive Title IV Federal Financial Aid), or 2) University refund calculation and Return of Title IV Funds Policy (students who receive Title IV Federal Financial Aid). Both refund calculations conform to federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 (Public Law 105-244 approved on Nov. The Return of Title IV Federal Funds Policy applies only to students at the University who are recipients of Title IV Federal Financial Aid. A copy of the Return of Title IV Funds Policy worksheet is available in Financial Aid and Scholarships. Any financial aid for which the student was eligible prior to withdrawal, but which has not been disbursed, will be cancelled and returned to the source. Any student who owes a repayment will be subject to billing policies as established by Coastal Carolina University’s Office of Student Accounts, as well as Title IV regulations.

Veteran Affairs Benefits

Coastal Carolina University is committed to supporting veterans and eligible persons in their pursuit of higher education. The Department of Veteran Affairs determines eligibility for and awards these benefits. You can determine if you are eligible by calling the GI Bill® hotline at 1-888-442-4551. Students receiving VA educational benefits are expected to maintain satisfactory progress towards a degree. Veterans or eligible persons must take courses that are essential to their degree program. The student should contact the Military and Veteran Services Office if planning to use a VA benefit and request certification of enrollment. Once enrollment has been certified by the school certifying official, the student is responsible for reporting any updates or changes to his/her enrollment status. These include the dropping and/or adding of classes and complete withdrawal from the University.

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Several programs are available for veterans, including:

Montgomery GI Bill®-Active Duty (MGIB): Persons who entered active duty after July 1, 1985, and had their military pay reduced by $100 per month for 12 months qualify for this program. This is a non-refundable contribution.
Veteran Readiness and Employment Program.
Educational Assistance Program (VEAP): This program provides benefits to persons who initially entered the service after Dec. 31, 1976, and before July 1, 1985. These persons volunteered to contribute money to the Post-Vietnam Era Veteran Educational Assistance Program.
Post 9/11 GI Bill®: This program provides benefits for individuals who have at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September, 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days.
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA).
Montgomery GI Bill® - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR).

Tuition Assistance for Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Students

Coastal Carolina University offers a reduced tuition rate to undergraduate active duty, National Guard, and Reserve students serving in a South Carolina unit. Eligible Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Service Members may be eligible for Federal Tuition Assistance or (FTA) through their branch of service. Federal Tuition Assistance is administered through the Department of Defense and authorizes each branch of the military to pay up to $250 per semester credit hour, not including fees.

Merit Awards

Coastal Carolina University recognizes outstanding freshman and transfer students through its merit award program. Merit Awards are based on academic criteria as demonstrated by performance in a rigorous high school program and by performance on standardized test scores, or by performance at a regionally accredited college or university based on collegiate GPA. Students are eligible to receive only one award from the merit-based award program. This includes the VPA Merit-based and PGM Merit-based awards. Out-of-state students who are granted access to the Academic Common Market tuition waiver are not eligible for additional tuition reduction through the University's merit award program.

Merit award eligibility for freshmen applicants is determined using a holistic review of all credentials that the applicant submits. Rigor of high school coursework (ie. For transfer awards, the cumulative collegiate GPA, which includes all college coursework attempted will be used to determine eligibility. Awards extended based on undisclosed or incomplete coursework may be reduced or rescinded at the institution’s discretion. All applicants are reviewed for merit award eligibility. Students qualify for only one merit award. Click the links below for more information on auditions or portfolio reviews. Students must be admitted to the PGA Golf Management program by March 31.

True Cost Calculator

Want to see if you might qualify for a merit award? Use the True Cost Calculator. This is a great tool to get an estimate of the cost to attend CCU. You can use this tool by manually entering your academic information.

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