Joy and excitement returned to commencement exercises in spring 2021 as SCICU colleges and universities persevered … [full story...]
Independent Higher Ed — Its impact is even greater than you think
Message from SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez - Though I have attended more than 30 graduation ceremonies in my … [full story...]
South Carolina update
Bet you didn’t know… Yesterday (Thursday, May 13) was the official end of the 2021 session of the General Assembly, … [full story...]
Washington update
Double Pell! SCICU’s top priority in D.C. is to double the Pell Grant, a federal financial aid program for the most … [full story...]
SCICU joins federal lawsuit challenging ‘Blaine Amendment’ language in South Carolina Constitution
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SCICU president’s remarks at Apr. 14 Blaine Amendment federal lawsuit news conference
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2021 Legislative Champion Rep. Gary Simrill celebrates 2021 Virtual Statehouse Day with SCICU students
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCICU 2021 Legislative Champion Rep. Gary Simrill and more than 90 SCICU students celebrated the … [full story...]
South Carolina‘s Independent Colleges and Universities are asking for your help in conveying our gratitude for state supported scholarships and grants for higher education.
Without scholarships and grants, many students could not afford the cost of higher education. South Carolina’s Independent Colleges and Universities would like you to join us in showing our grateful appreciation to members of the General Assembly for their support of merit-based scholarships and need-based grants.
We encourage you to write a personal letter to your state legislators and thank them for their support. Encourage them to invest in the future of South Carolina by funding to the fullest extent possible scholarships like Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, HOPE, and Higher Education Tuition Grants. Regular increases to these programs are needed to keep current with the rising costs of higher education.
