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 2025 summer programs** and the 2025-2026 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 2025 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
Current SNAP Verification (food stamps)
- For all others
- Copy of current Federal IRS 1040 Tax Form, completed and signed
- 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