Financial Aid Links
(& A Few Others Related)
Below you will find some helpful links to get you where you want to go in relation to the most often asked about Financial Aid topics.
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Now, for Newbies:
Don't freak out! YOU DON'T NEED ALL THESE LINKS. You can really just get away with FAFSA (this will lead to a couple other things), but the rest of the stuff below may just be for Informational Purposes.
Stay with us!
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*Also---for you Veterans & Active Duty Military we included a few links on the most used programs, plus an All-Inclusive VA Education Phone # that we have used
10-12 times----so it works!​
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Anyway Gang, enjoy all this info. It is CollegeDawg's #1 favorite topic!
(Eye Roll)
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HERE ARE THE BASICS
Let us know if you think we need to add any others!
(Yeah...We Know. Get Links for All States. Got It.)
Start Here:
​​FAFSA Overview
Workforce Pell Grant (New 2025 - NPO Overview)
Student Loans - Subsidized & Unsubsidized (All will be "Unsub" in 2026)
Dependent vs Independent Students (for FAFSA)
FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
2025 - RAP - Repayment Assistance Plan (w/ Calculator)
2025 - Standard Repayment Plan (Alternative Option to RAP)
2025 - PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
Individual Scholarships (Very Broad - Our Overview)
Automatic Scholarships (Very Broad - Our Overview)
Total & Permanent Disability Discharge (Loans) - Social Security Admin.
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Repayment Plans Being Phased Out, (Some Still Available To Apply)
IDR - Income-Driven Repayment Plans (IBR, ICR, SAVE, PAYE etc,,)​
Continue Here:
*​​​More Specific Sites for Location or Affiliation
​South Carolina Specific
(Remember---it should be easy to find this info in your state!) ​
SC - Life, Palmetto, Hope Scholarships, LTAP & SC*WINS (ALL)
SC - STEM & Education Enhancements (Palmetto & Life Scholarships)
SC - Lottery Tuition Assistance Program - LTAP
SC - SC Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship - SC*WINS
SC - Need-Based Grant - Most States Have Them
​SC - Tuition Grant (for Private Colleges)​
SC - Free Tuition for Veteran's Dependent (100% Disabled/Deceased/POW)
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​​​Veterans - Active Duty Military - Qualified Dependents
Chapter 33 - Post-9/11 GI Bill
Chapter 35 - DEA (Dependents Educational Assistance)
Chapter 31 - VR&E (Veteran Readiness & Employment) - Was VocRehab
Total & Permanent Disability Discharge (Loans) - VA- 100% T&P
Best of luck with all this stuff! Don't let it overwhelm! Nearly all of you ("adult types") file your taxes every year, and the basic part (FAFSA), may be a tad easier than that. However, it is also just as FUN!
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In regard to additional info on the above links/topics, you can find nearly anything you need starting at these links. At least that saves a little time (we hope).
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As for you Veterans, Active Duty Military, & Qualifying Dependents, your VA support level is pretty solid.
If you have any questions or issues related to any VA Education Program, you can give them a call
@ 888-442-4551--they've got extended hours & really do a good job helping you out!
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Let us know if you need a little more info on this FA stuff (just kidding)!