Guidance Counselors

News and Updates

What's new at South Carolina Student Loan?

"The Guide" - View our newsletter for guidance counselors.

   

• October 2008 - This issue features: "The Challenge," "TEACH Grants," "Default Rate," and "SC Pathways."
• August 2008 - This issue features: "TEACH Grants," "Funds Available," "Federal Loan Amounts Increase," and  "Financial Aid Nights."
• Winter 2007 - This issue features: "Free Printing," "Need a Speaker?," "Financial Aid Nights," "Making a Decision," and "Paying for College."
• November/December 2007 - This issue features: "Federal Stafford Loan Interest Rate Drops," "SC Student Loan Commits to Zero Fees," and "Fear Factor"
• October 2007 - This issue features: "Second Lowest Default Rate in the Nation," 10 Key Ingredients for a Successful Interview," and "SC Student Loan Donates to Program Aimed at Lowering Drop Out Rate" 

Press Releases - Learn about the latest news and events at South Carolina Student Loan.
  

• 06/24/2008 - State Treasurer and SC Student Loan Partner to Ensure Higher Education Access
• 04/01/2008 - SC Student Loan Elects to Temporarily Suspend its Federal Consolidation Program
• 09/19/2007 - SC Student Loan Lowers Default Rate  
• 09/17/2007 - SC Student Loan donates $3 million for academies at Palmetto Priority Schools 

Interest Rates – View our current interest rates for loans received from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.

Financial Aid Nights – Students and parents can attend these financial aid night presentations to learn more about financial aid. 

Critical Subject and Critical Geographic Areas – These lists for critical subject and critical geographic areas can be used to determine eligibility for forgiveness in the South Carolina Teachers Loan program.