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To apply for financial aid, start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at studentaid.gov. If you don’t own a computer, you can visit any Piedmont Technical College location to complete the application.

There are several types of aid available to students at Piedmont Technical College. Typically, students at PTC receive a mix of these types of aid. The mix you'll receive is determined by your financial need and the information you provide when you apply. Explore the information below to learn more.

Many scholarships are available to current students after they have completed 12 credit hours in their program major at Piedmont Technical College and have earned an acceptable GPA (Grade Point Average). Most scholarships are based on academic achievement and financial need. PTC also offers several scholarships to high school seniors.

PTC provides a net price calculator to give students and families an estimated cost of attending college. These estimated costs include living expenses beyond the tuition, fees, books and supplies that students pay directly to Piedmont Technical College to help with budgeting for students planning to attend college full-time.

South Carolina has an income tax credit for tuition paid to South Carolina colleges and universities. To claim the credit, a Form SC 1040 must be filed. When preparing the South Carolina income tax return, Form I-319 Tuition Tax Credit must be completed. This form is included with all state individual income tax booklets.