Greenville Technical College Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide

For students seeking higher education in South Carolina, Greenville Technical College (GTC) offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help ease the financial burden. These scholarships, along with grants, loans, tuition assistance programs like the South Carolina Lottery, and part-time employment, form a comprehensive financial aid system designed to make education accessible. This article provides a detailed overview of the scholarships available at Greenville Technical College, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

Understanding Financial Aid at Greenville Technical College

Financial aid at GTC is designed to meet the cost of education through a combination of federal, state, institutional, and private sources. This "award package" approach ensures that students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically.

Location: The Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center on the Barton Campus (Building 102, 506 S) is the primary point of contact for financial aid inquiries.

South Carolina Tuition Tax Credit

The South Carolina General Assembly offers an income tax credit for tuition paid to South Carolina colleges and universities. To claim this credit, students or their families must file Form SC 1040 and complete Form I-319 Tuition Tax Credit when preparing their state income tax return. This form is included in all state individual income tax booklets.

Career Pathways Scholarship

Beginning in the Fall Semester of 2024 and continuing through the Spring Semester of 2025, GTC offers the Career Pathways Scholarship. This scholarship awards $2,500 each semester to students pursuing education in fields that address statewide workforce shortages.

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Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a South Carolina resident.
Must be enrolled in an eligible program (all credit-based offerings except Arts & Sciences programs, the applied bachelor’s degree in advanced manufacturing technology, and dual enrollment courses).
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must be enrolled in six or more credit hours.
Must have a 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at GTC.

Greenville Tech Foundation Scholarships

The Greenville Tech Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting students by offering over 200 scholarships. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors and sponsors who are committed to helping students achieve their educational goals. In 2024, the Foundation awarded more than $1,029,000 in scholarships to over 1,000 students, covering tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Applying for Foundation Scholarships:

Ensure you have your GTC4me login information.
Complete the Greenville Tech Foundation scholarship application by the deadline, May 1, 2025. The application is streamlined, requiring no essays and is designed to be easy to complete.
The general scholarship application only needs to be completed once.

Eligibility Criteria for General Scholarships

To qualify for general scholarships at GTC, students must meet the following criteria:

Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at GTC or from prior college work. Graduating high school seniors must also have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Have a 2025-26 FAFSA on file with the GTC Financial Aid office (unless you are an international student without a Social Security Number). A FAFSA from a prior year does not meet this requirement.
Complete the application thoughtfully, using appropriate grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Avoid abbreviations.

Important Note: Scholarship recipients are required to accept their award and submit an appropriate photo and answers to post-award survey questions. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the award.

Specific Scholarship Examples

The Greenville Tech Foundation manages numerous scholarships, each with its own criteria and purpose. Some examples include:

Lillian Simpson Scholarship: Up to $1,500 for an academic year, redeemable for three consecutive semesters at $500 per semester. Covers partial tuition only and requires maintenance of a "C" average.
Laurel Scholarship: Similar to the Lillian Simpson Scholarship, offering up to $1,500 for an academic year with the same redemption terms and academic requirements.
Business Scholarships: Also offering up to $1,500 for an academic year, with the same terms as the Lillian Simpson and Laurel Scholarships.

Additional Scholarship Funds:

The Colonel Harold L.
PMMI/Claude S.
SEW Eurodrive Scholarship (established May 2015 through a gift from SEW Eurodrive).
Dr. (established in 2001 by the Simpsonville Rotary).
American Legion Post #3/W.W. Wilkins, Sr.
Ann P. (established in 2012 by her sister, Virginia M.
Bradshaw Scholarship Fund (established in 2016 by William and Annette Bradshaw).
Anthony A.
Aurelia C.
Blake P. and David H.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin F. C. Niles and Dr.
The C. Niles and Dr. (established in April 2016 by Carl and Diana Stecker).
Charles E. and Andrea L. (established in 1997 by Charles E. “Chuck” and Andrea L. Volpe).
Mr. Clement F. (established in 2001 and endowed in 2002 by Knox L., Jr.).
D.L. (established in 1987 by Scurry Foundation).

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program

The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program is a merit-based scholarship administered by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Eligibility for this state scholarship is determined by academic merit.

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Requirements for Palmetto Fellows Recipients:

Earn at least 30 nonremedial credit hours for graduation purposes by the end of each academic year.
Exempted credit hours (i.e., AP, IB, CLEP), credit hours earned before high school graduation (i.e., dual enrollment courses) and credit hours earned the summer term immediately following high school graduation cannot be used to meet the annual credit hours requirement.
Credit hours earned before high school graduation including Advanced Placement (AP) credit hours, International Baccalaureate (IB) credit hours, exempted credit hours earned on active duty, must be placed on the student’s official high school transcript by the institution at which they are earned, and be counted toward the annual credit hours requirement.
Palmetto Fellows recipients attending two-year colleges in SC are not eligible for Palmetto Fellows Enhancement amounts.

The ASPIRE Scholars Initiative

The ASPIRE Scholars Initiative is a transformative program at Greenville Technical College designed to empower and support the success of students with the highest needs. This initiative aims to significantly improve retention rates, graduation rates, and overall student satisfaction among these populations. The ASPIRE Scholars Initiative provides a supportive environment, encouraging students to succeed both academically and personally.

External Scholarship Resources

In addition to the scholarships offered by Greenville Tech Foundation, students can explore external scholarship opportunities through:

National Scholarship Search: Provides a list of national scholarship options and tips for applying.
FastWeb: A free scholarship search engine with a vast database of scholarships worth over $1 billion.

Disbursement of Scholarship Funds

Scholarship checks should be made payable to Greenville Technical College.
Scholarship funds are first applied to a student’s outstanding GTC charges.
GTC monitors whether a student’s total financial assistance remains within their financial budget and general awarding eligibility, in accordance with federal regulations.
Once an award has credited a student’s account for the current semester, the student’s enrollment status is not monitored.
If a student withdraws from school after receiving an award, the donor is responsible for collecting any disbursed scholarship funds.
The endorsed scholarship check serves as the donor's receipt.

Contact Information

For any questions or further assistance, you can reach out to:

Greenville Technical College Bursar's Office:

MS 1026

P.O.

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Greenville Technical College Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator:

P. O.

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