Financial Aid
Financial assistance can make your college career possible!
The costs of postsecondary education can be a significant burden to a family’s budget. The goal of the Financial Aid Office is to assist students in meeting their educational costs by providing streamlined access for students choosing a course of study at WTC. This goal is met by providing the following services:
1. Providing financial program information to prospective students and their families.
2. Assisting students and their families with financial aid application and process.
3. Analyzing eligibility for aid and making financial aid awards.
4. Making every effort to deliver financial aid in a timely manner.
Eligibility for Financial Aid
A student must have a high school graduation diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or its recognized equivalent, to establish eligibility for federal funding. A student must be enrolled in a certificate, diploma, or degree program to be eligible for financial aid. Transient students are ineligible for financial aid at WTC. Students in Workforce Dev/ Continuing Ed programs or career development classes are not eligible for assistance.How to Apply for Financial Aid
The following applications must be completed before eligibility for financial aid can be determined:- Apply for admission to the College through the Admissions Office.
- Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov after October 1 to establish eligibility for the entire academic year beginning with the following fall semester. The Williamsburg Technical College code -- 009322 -- and electronic signatures are required. Students and parents, if necessary, must obtain an FSA ID at the FAFSA website for electronic signatures. A Student Aid Report (SAR) will be sent to the student, who must check it for accuracy. Completion of the FAFSA is mandatory in order to be considered for SC Lottery Tuition Assistance monies unless the student is eligible to file a waiver.
- Students will then be contacted by the financial aid office via the email that is listed on the FAFSA. This email will be a confirmation that we have or need your FAFSA. It will also include instructions on submitting any documentation that may be needed. Once a student has signed up for classes you will receive a confirmation email from your advisor.
- An email will be sent to the students' email address letting you know your financial assistance award is complete after the following criteria are completed: your classes are added and all requirements are met, eligibility is established and the student’s file is complete. This email MUST be received before you can get your stamped schedule from the business office. Students MUST maintain an active email address, as all financial aid communication is conducted through email.
- Acceptance by the College into a curriculum.
- The student has received a high school diploma, or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or its recognized equivalent.
- The student is not in default on any Perkins, Stafford, Plus, Stafford/Ford, Federal Direct Subsidized and unsubsidized loan.
- No overpayment is owed on any Title IV program funds.
- The student maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined by the College for financial aid programs.
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Williamsburg Technical College Fines and Fees Report Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Williamsburg Technical College, as a state-supported college under the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, is authorized to permit legal residents of South Carolina who have attained the age of 60 to attend classes for credit or noncredit on a space available basis without the required payment of tuition, provided that they meet all admission requirements and are not receiving compensation as full-time employees.
1. The $30 nonrefundable processing fee must be paid by cash, check, debit card that can be run as a credit card, or credit card and cannot be charged to any type of scholarship, sponsorship or financial aid.
2. The plan cannot be used for balances of less than $100.
3. The payment plan is for tuition and fees only.
4. Any type of assistance such as financial aid, scholarship, or sponsorship must be used before any balance of tuition can be charged to the payment plan.
5. The deferred payments may be used by students who have not completed the financial aid process or other authorizations for payment of tuition. Any unpaid classes not covered by the payment plan will be dropped.
6. The tuition can be paid anytime but at least two payments for the amount due must be paid by dates specified by Business Affairs.
7. A late fee of $25 will be charged for each late payment, including students who have not finalized their financial aid, scholarship or sponsorship.
8. Payments will be accelerated for any student who enters into the payment agreement and subsequently receives financial aid, scholarship or sponsorship. All outstanding balances owed, including any late fees, will be deducted before any balance check will be issued to the student.
9. If an account becomes delinquent, it will be placed on a hold status. Registration will not be allowed; future classes already registered will be purged; transcripts and diplomas will not be issued and the student will not be allowed to participate in graduation activities until the account is paid.
10. Once an account becomes delinquent, it will be placed in our regular billing cycle. A student will receive three bills. The third bill informs the student that the account will be turned over to the South Carolina Tax Commission for collection and to a Collection Agency. Collection Agency charges will be added to the bill at this point.
11. After notification of a financial aid award, students should contact Business Affairs to verify their account is paid in full before discontinuing payments.
12. Refunds of tuition and fees are per College policy. Refunds and applicable financial aid will first be used to repay any outstanding balance due.
13. A new Deferred Tuition Payment Plan must be signed if additional classes are added.
Those students who do not complete the registration process during the specified registration period of each semester will pay a $20 late-registration charge.
A $30 service charge will be made on each returned check.
The Federal Pell Grant is a federal program of direct grants to undergraduate students. Analysis of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be used to determine eligibility for all grant programs. Applications are available at online and more information may be obtained online or in the Financial Aid Office. You should apply for the Federal Pell Grant a minimum of six weeks prior to the term for which you plan to request financial aid. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) are awarded to students with exceptional financial needs.
The Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) is a federal program designed to expand part-time employment opportunities for students, particularly those from low-income families who are in need of earnings in order to pursue a course of study. The awards are made to eligible students who have demonstrated need and who meet all eligibility criteria per Williamsburg Technical College policy. Work study positions are limited, but every effort is made to find suitable FWS employment for as many eligible students as possible.
The South Carolina Need-Based Grants (SCNBG) program is a state grant to the undergraduate students who are residents of South Carolina. The grants are available to full- and part-time students, and the award depends upon action by the General Assembly and amounts contingent upon the availability of funds to be appropriated for the program. Eligibility requirements are available from the Financial Aid office. FSEOG or SCNBG are awarded per institutional policy on a first-come, first-served basis.
Community programs likely to be sources of financial aid are parent-teacher associations, community scholarship programs, employers of both students and parents, unions, churches and church groups, civic and fraternal groups, and progressive organizations. To locate these sources, visit a high school guidance counselor or search “scholarships” on the internet.