S.C. Code Regs. 62-900.100. Duration of Award

A. Students are eligible to receive the SC HOPE Scholarship for no more than two terms (or its equivalent) during the freshman year of attendance only. B. The maximum number of terms of eligibility is based on the student’s initial college enrollment with the exception of credit hours earned during the summer session immediately prior to the student’s initial college enrollment. C. If a student enrolls mid-year (spring term) and receives the SC HOPE Scholarship during that term, then qualifies to receive the LIFE Scholarship at the end of the summer term, the student will not be eligible to receive the SC HOPE Scholarship for the next term. If the student does not meet the requirements to qualify for the LIFE Scholarship, then the student may receive the SC HOPE Scholarship the next term of eligibility.