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College of Charleston | Cost & Financial Aid Return to College of Charleston homepage MyPortal The Hub Alumni Giving Emergency Info What’re you looking for? What’re you looking for? Search About College of Charleston About College of Charleston Home College at a Glance History & Traditions Looking to the Future Leadership & Administration Offices Facilities Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Community Academics Academics Home Find Your Program Meta-Majors Colleges & Schools Centers & Institutes Study Abroad & International Ed Research Opportunities Academic Resources & Services Career Center Cost & Aid Cost & Aid Home Tuition & Fees Apply for Aid Loans Scholarships Grants Pay Your Bill Student Life Student Life Home Housing & Dining Athletics Activities Calendar Clubs & Organizations Support & Services Service & Leadership Campus Resources Life in Charleston Admission Admission Home Apply Visit the College Quick Facts Parents & Families Admitted Students MyPortal The Hub Alumni Giving Emergency Info Cost & Financial Aid A College of Charleston education is well within reach. We know that paying for college is a major expense in most family budgets. That’s why we’re here to help you understand the costs and show you how financial aid and scholarships can make it affordable. Let’s break it down, together. Understand Cost & Aid Cost of Attendance It’s important to understand the cost of a College of Charleston education and how you can reduce your costs through financial aid and scholarships. Read more about "Cost of Attendance" FAFSA | Apply for Financial Aid The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the official application for federal financial aid and your first step in the financial aid process. Read more about "FAFSA | Apply for Financial Aid" Scholarships Scholarships are financial awards that do not have to be repaid and are usually given on the basis of academic merit, need or a special talent. Read more about "Scholarships" Grants Grants are need-based, financial-assistance awards that generally do not need to be repaid. Read more about "Grants" Loans Loans are borrowed funds that have to be repaid with interest. Read more about "Loans" Other Types of Financial Aid More financial aid sources are available to students and families, including work-study programs, tax credits and college savings programs. Read more about "Other Types of Financial Aid" Military & Veterans VA Education Benefits and the GI Bill® help veterans, service members and their qualified family members pay for college expenses. Read more about "Military & Veterans" Financial Aid Help The College of Charleston is always ready to offer the resources, staff and assistance you need to help simplify the financial aid process. Read more about "Financial Aid Help" Pay Your Bill Be sure to stay on schedule with your tuition and fee payments. Read more about "Pay Your Bill" Financial Aid Forms Download financial aid forms including summer school application, verification, loan changes, scholarship consideration and satisfactory progress. Read more about "Financial Aid Forms" Net Price Calculator The Net Price Calculator (NPC) is a helpful tool to use while you’re early in the financial planning stages. The NPC can give you and your family an idea of what your out-of-pocket educational costs could be. Use the Calculator FAFSA Filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your first step in applying for financial aid. FAFSA is the official application for federal financial aid and your path to scholarships, grants, loans and more. Visit studentaid.gov Apply Now Visit Us Request Info Library Bookstore Alumni Give Directory News Events Careers 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 USA | 843.805.5507 Policies & Procedures Title IX Accessibility Transparency Copyright © 2024 College of Charleston. All Rights...