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Financial Assistance

The Governor's School provides financial assistance for qualifying students with funding from the Governor's School Foundation, a private nonprofit organization that raises money to support the school. Learn more about the Foundation's impact.

Who can apply for Financial Assistance?

Any accepted student can apply for financial assistance.* This includes current students who are re-enrolling in the high school and students who are accepted for 2024 summer programs** and the 2024-2025 school year.

* Students must be legal residents of South Carolina to apply for Financial Assistance. 
** Students may be admitted to multiple summer programs, however Financial Assistance is limited to one summer program per student per year. 

Spring 2024 Financial Assistance Timeline

  • May 1 -  Priority deadline to submit the application and supporting documentation
  • May 17 - Financial Assistance Award Notifications for those who meet the May 1 deadline
     

How do I apply for Financial Assistance?

Step 1: Submit the online Financial Assistance application, using the following supportive documentation:

  • For those who receive SNAP or Unemployment
    Current SNAP Verification (food stamps) and/or proof of unemployment or unemployment benefits
     
  • For all others
  1. Copy of current Federal IRS 1040 Tax Form, completed and signed
  2. Copy of current W-2s

Step 2: Submit the required supporting documents to the address below

Office of Admissions - Financial Assistance
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601

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