South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from S.C. Student Loan Corporation’s new Power:Ed program. SCICU is honored to be the inaugural award recipient in this program designed to support higher education in South Carolina. The 20 SCICU member institutions will use …
From football and softball to esports and rodeo, SCICU member colleges and universities offer great opportunities for student athletes. Click on the links below to learn more about sports teams at your favorite SCICU colleges and universities. Allen University Yellow Jackets Anderson University Trojans Benedict College Tigers Charleston Southern University Buccaneers Claflin University Panthers Coker …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – I am very proud to report that in my first year as president & CEO of SCICU I have visited the campuses of all 20 SCICU member institutions. I had the opportunity to get a campus tour and sit down with our presidents to hear their …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SCICU posted another strong year of fundraising in support of independent colleges and universities in S.C. During its fiscal year ending August 31, 2019, SCICU raised nearly $500,000 in support of scholarships, emergency student financial aid, student research, and special functions. Named Scholars Program Prominent among SCICU fundraising is the Named Scholars …
Reimbursement for Perkins Loan Cancellations We all recognize as laudable federal law that provides Perkins Loan forgiveness for qualified borrowers who serve in public service fields such as teaching, nursing, and the military, but Congress has not funded the loan forgiveness program since 2010. Colleges and universities have been on the hook for these loan …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dr. Rusty L. Monhollon, a seasoned higher education leader and history professor from Missouri, has been named president and executive director by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE), the State’s governing body for public higher education in S.C. “Dr. Monhollon will be a great advocate for higher education in South …
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez – In just a few weeks we’ll be welcoming back students for the fall semester. They will be resuming their studies, reconnecting with friends and participating once again in campus activities. However, there are students who will not be returning, some for good reasons, and others deeply …
In the last several months, SCICU has been busy working to increase the state-funded merit scholarships and Tuition Grants Program, as well as raising funds for other scholarship programs. We have had much success in these areas, but now need your generous financial support in helping our most economically vulnerable students. The SCICU Discretionary Scholarship …
