Planning for College in South Carolina

Planning for college for our children is one of the most important decisions we make as a family. The Strom Thurmond Institute of Government & Public Affairs at Clemson University has prepared a guide, a roadmap to success designed for South Carolina children and families planning for college. Planning for College - A Comprehensive Guide for Families provides information to help a family make educational decisions from middle and high school, but focuses on higher education in our in-state public and private schools with 2-year and 4-year programs. Information on financial aid is included. According to the guide, 'the future of South Carolina rests entirely on the education of its citizens - health, economic development, and overall well being - all derived from an education population!'.

Planning for College - A Comprehensive Guide for Families represents the efforts of leaders from throughout South Carolina's technical colleges, four-year universities, research universities, and public and private institutions. It is, according to its editor, Dr. Catherine E. Watt, a book designed specifically designed for South Carolinians.

For the pdf version of the guide, click here or to look at individual chapters, refer to the Table of Contents below.

Table of Contents

Foreword: The Investment of a Lifetime, Dr. Luther F. Carter, President, Francis Marion University
Introduction: Investment Planning: The SC Portfolio of Higher Education
Chapter 1: Preparing for Success in College
Chapter 2: Navigating the College Admissions Process
Chapter 3: How Can I Afford College? Solving the Financial Aid Puzzle
Chapter 4: Understanding College Savings and Investment Choices
Chapter 5: Working through College: Is a Job Part of Your Investment Plan?
Chapter 6: Maximizing Your Investment Return: Planning for Career Success
Chapter 7: Investment Costs: How Tuition and Fees are used at Institutions
Chapter 8: The Public Investment: The SC Funding Process for Higher Education
Appendix A: About the Authors
Appendix B: Web sites and other contacts

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