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State and Federal Aid

Grants and Scholarships

Unlike loans, grants don’t have to be repaid—making them one of the best ways to help pay for college. At NGU, students may qualify for state and federal grants based on financial need, enrollment status, and other eligibility factors. From the Federal Pell Grant to South Carolina-specific programs, we’ll help you explore the options and maximize the aid you’re eligible to receive. Below is a brief description and eligibility requirements for each grant and scholarship.

Federal Grants

  • Pell Grant

    The Federal Pell Grant Program is one source of grant aid sponsored by the federal government. The amount of an eligible student’s grant is determined by financial need, cost of education, enrollment status (half, three-quarter, or full time), and congressional appropriation. To be considered, the student must complete the (FAFSA). Under Public Law 115-141, Pell-eligible students whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer may be eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the award year for which the determination of eligibility is made (for more information, please contact the financial aid office at finaid@ngu.edu).

  • Federal Teach Grant

    Amounts may vary for education majors – please call the Financial Aid Office to discuss the amount.  Please click here for more information.

State Scholarships and Grants

  • South Carolina Tuition Grant (SCTG)

    Students who are SC residents and are in the top 75% of their graduating class may qualify. (FAFSA) must be completed and received before the deadline of August 1st each year. Students may only receive the SCTG for 8 semesters. Developmental courses only count during the first year in college. For the academic year 2025-26, the scholarship amount is $4800.

  • Life Scholarship (Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence)

    SC Residents who graduate from a SC High School must meet 2 out of 3 criteria to qualify — 3.0 GPA, 1100 SAT score or 24 ACT score, or top 30% of their senior class. To retain the LIFE Scholarship in subsequent years, a student must pass at least 30 credit hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA on a cumulative basis. Scholarship amount is $5000. Developmental hours do not count towards hour requirement.

  • Hope Scholarship

    The Hope Scholarship changes to the Life Scholarship for the sophomore year with at least 30 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA. The Hope Scholarship is for freshmen year only. The scholarship amount is $2800.

  • Palmetto Fellows

    Students must apply in the senior year of high school with their guidance counselor. Students must complete a FAFSA. To retain the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, a student must pass 30 college credit hours each year with a 3.0 GPA on a cumulative basis. Scholarship amount for Freshman- $6700, Upperclassmen- $7500.

  • Enhanced Palmetto Fellows & Life Scholarships*

    Upperclassmen (sophmores, juniors, and seniors) biology and math majors may be eligible for an enhanced scholarship amount. The student must pass 14 hours of math and/or science courses during their freshman year to qualify and maintain the academic qualifications for Palmetto Fellows or Life Scholarships. The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship increases to $10,000, and the Life Scholarship increases to $7500. Please contact the Financial Aid Office if this enhancement is not automatically awarded.

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