Available Grants
South University Grants
South University has a variety of grants available to help students with funding their education. Browse below to determine what grants you may be eligible for and the process of applying for them.
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Start Your Education Right
High School Grants
South University will now offer new Local High School Grants for all eligible high school, GED and Home School graduates to receive help with tuition and fees to make higher education more accessible.
At South University, our goal is to be a good local partner and to support our school systems and students on the pathway to graduation.
To qualify for the Local High School Grants, you must be a graduate of an eligible county high school, GED or Home Schooling as well as a first-time college student (no prior post-high school college enrollment or credits; high school dual-enrollment students are eligible), and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at high school graduation. To continue receiving the grant after your first term, you must maintain eligibility.*
Discover the extensive program offerings, along with flexible learning options including day, evening, and online courses. Learn and grow in a welcoming environment with supportive faculty and staff who provide one-on-one attention and mentorship from enrollment through graduation. Our goal is to help you to build practical, in-demand skills for pursuing and growing your career.
Contact the admissions teams below at South University to learn more about our programs and your financial aid options**, including the Local High School Grants offered by each of our locations.
Get started today.
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*to maintain eligibility for High School Grants additional measures are required and will be outlined by the student’s Academic Counselor. ** Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
List of South University Locations and Grants
Austin - First Step High School Grant
1220 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Building A, Suite A100
Round Rock, TX 78681
877-497-5899
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the First Step Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Columbia - Midlands High School Grant
9 Science Court
Columbia, SC 29203
866-396-6045
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Midlands High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Montgomery - River Region High School Grant
5355 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116-1120
866-242-2117
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the River Region High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Richmond - The River City High School Grant
2151 Old Brick Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
888-422-4801
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the River City High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Savannah - The Coastal Empire High School Grant
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406
866-242-1833
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Coastal Empire High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Tampa - Tampa Bay Area High School Grant
4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 175
Tampa, FL 33614-7095
800-544-3606
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Tampa Bay Area High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Virginia Beach - Greater Hampton Roads High School Grant
301 Bendix Rd, Suite 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23542
866-998-1872
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Greater Hampton Roads High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
West Palm Beach - Southeastern Florida Sunshine High School Grant
University Centre, 9801 Belvedere Road
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
866-242-1840
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Southeastern Florida High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
The Western Pennsylvania High School Grant
709 Mall Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31406
888-444-3404
See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Western Pennsylvania High School Grant Memorandum of Understanding.
Begin Again with the
Fresh Start Grant
Get Back on Track with the
Student Success Grant
South University is committed to providing you with the education you need to prepare for the career you want, and the Student Success Grant can help you get back in class and working toward your degree, with financial assistance for eligible returning students.
> Full-time students may qualify for a grant of up to $3,000
> Part-time students may qualify for a grant of up to $1,500
Recommit to Your Goals
To qualify for the Student Success Grant, you must*:
> Be a returning South University student with a prior enrollment history
> Be accepted into an eligible South University undergraduate program
> Begin classes on or after 02/21/2019
> Have a balance incurred during a prior enrollment(s) and have a financial shortfall in covering this balance after all applicable funding is applied
> Meet minimum GPA requirements (varies by program) at time of disbursement > Have a signed Memorandum of Understanding on file
*See full eligibility and conditions requirements in the Student Success Grant Memorandum of Understanding. **Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Download a copy of the Student Success Grant Flyer Here.
Institutional Grant
South University provides a need-based Institutional Grant to students who demonstrate financial need and are attending as full-time undergraduate students. Our Institutional Grant may help reduce your college tuition costs.
Eligibility for the Institutional Grant is determined on these student qualification factors including:
- Have an official Expected Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by the U.S. Department of Education, based on completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the applicable award year.
- The Students’ EFC will determine the Maximum Grant Amount
- Is enrolled in an undergraduate program of study.
- Maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined in the school catalog and be in good academic standing.
- Attends a minimum of 10 credit hours per quarter.
- Maintains full-time enrollment status past the midpoint of the quarter.
Speak with an admissions representative to discuss full eligibility requirements.
The South University Institutional Grant can only be used to cover direct costs of the student’s education, does not carry a cash value, and cannot be used to issue a stipend. Students must have a direct cost financial need to receive the funds. Loan and other aid amounts will not be reduced to accommodate the fully approved need-based award. Students can work with their Financial Aid Office to discuss eligibility.
Pursue Excellence with the
Pharmacy Grant
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Campuses offer flexible learning formats including:
on-campus, virtual instructions and online courses.
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