Bill > S0356

This bill amends South Carolina law regarding educational fee waivers for public higher education institutions, expanding the total permitted fee waiver percentage from four percent to eight percent. Specifically, the existing law allows public colleges and universities to offer fee waivers to up to four percent of their undergraduate student body, and this bill provides an additional four percent waiver specifically for the benefit of undergraduate students who are South Carolina residents. Fee waivers typically mean that certain students can have their tuition and educational fees reduced or eliminated based on specific eligibility criteria, such as academic merit, financial need, or other special circumstances. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, potentially allowing institutions more flexibility in supporting in-state undergraduate students through reduced educational costs.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0356&session=126&summary=B