Career Pathways Scholarship
At Greenville Technical College, we offer an affordable education focused on high-demand careers. Our Career Pathways Scholarship (also known as SCWINS) can make your education even more affordable, covering tuition, fees and books for many programs so that you can pursue your career goals without financial worry.
CAREER PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for the Career Pathways Scholarship at GTC, academic students must
- be South Carolina residents
- be enrolled in an eligible program
- have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file at GTC
- For 24Fall, 25Spring, 25Summer: Have a 24-25 FAFSA on file
- For 25Fall, 26Spring, 26Summer: Have a 25-26 FAFSA on file
- if an existing GTC student, maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher while enrolled in a credit program (does not apply to new students who have never had a previous academic record at GTC)
Progression: A student may not be eligible to receive the Career Pathways Scholarship for more than one certificate, diploma, or associate degree within any five-year period following the student's last scholarship disbursement unless the additional certificate, diploma, or degree constitutes progress in the same field of study.
Students enrolled in associate degree programs shall not exceed nine (9) semesters of receipt of CPS funds at the home institution. Students enrolled in IRC, diploma, or certificate programs shall not exceed six (6) semesters of receipt of CPS funds.
The following student types are not eligible: career development, transient, dual enrollment/Early College and international students.
If you’re interested in one of GTC’s non-credit continuing education programs, review the list of courses eligible for CPS. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care Team at CE@gvltec.edu or 864-250-8800.
For academic students, tuition and eligible fees can be covered by the Career Pathways Scholarship at GTC if a balance remains after the below aid has first applied:
- Federal Pell Grant
- FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)
- LIFE Scholarship
- SCNBG (South Carolina Need-Based Grant)
- SCLTA (SC Lottery Tuition Assistance)
This scholarship pays up to $5,000 a year (split over two terms) for tuition, books ($500 max) and course-related materials. Up to $2,500 will be awarded for Semester 1, and up to $2,500 will be awarded for Semester 2 with award amounts as follows:
- $2,500 (full-time, 12+ credit hours)
- $2,000 (6-11 credit hours)
- $1,000 (1-5 credit hours)
If you’re interested in one of GTC’s non-credit continuing education programs, review the list of courses eligible for CPS. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care Team at CE@gvltec.edu or 864-250-8800.
New Academic Students
- complete your Admissions application & all enrollment steps
- complete the FAFSA & submit all required documents
- regularly check Self Service for Financial Aid located in GTC4me to ensure your financial aid file is complete - submit all required forms and documents, etc.
Current Academic Students
- complete the FAFSA & submit all required documents
- regularly check Self Service for Financial Aid located in GTC4me to ensure your financial aid file is complete - submit all required forms and documents, etc.
Non-credit/Continuing ed Students
If you’re interested in one of GTC’s non-credit continuing education programs, review the list of courses eligible for CPS. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Care Team at CE@gvltec.edu or 864-250-8800. Non-credit programs do not require an Admissions application or completed FAFSA.
Find information on financial aid payments on Financial Aid Process, Step 6.