176 sections in this chapter.
R.62-480 Students with Disabilities
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62-480. Students with Disabilities.
R.62-485 Enrollment in Internships, Cooperative Work Programs, Travel Study Programs, or Nation-
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62-485. Enrollment in Internships, Cooperative Work Programs, Travel Study Programs, or Nation- al or International Student Exchange Programs.
R.62-490 Institutional Disbursement of Need-based Grants
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62-490. Institutional Disbursement of Need-based Grants.
R.62-495 Refunds and Repayments
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62-495. Refunds and Repayments.
R.62-5 Effect of Licensing on State Plan to Improve Access and Equity. A. This regulation applies to degree-granting institutions only. The Commission may not license
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62-5. Effect of Licensing on State Plan to Improve Access and Equity. A. This regulation applies to degree-granting institutions only. The Commission may not license any institution to offer a degree if the Commission determines that the degree adversely affects the goals of its …
R.62-500 Program Administration and Audits
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62-500. Program Administration and Audits.
R.62-505 Suspension or Termination of Institutional Participation. 62-450. Purpose of the South Carolina Need-based Grants Program. Pursuant to Act 458, South Carolina Children First: Resources for Scholarships and Tuition Act of
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62-505. Suspension or Termination of Institutional Participation. 62-450. Purpose of the South Carolina Need-based Grants Program. Pursuant to Act 458, South Carolina Children First: Resources for Scholarships and Tuition Act of 1996, of the 1995-1996 Appropriations Bill, the Com…
R.62-520 Loan Maximums. A. The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow under this program for an academic year
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62-520. Loan Maximums. A. The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow under this program for an academic year of two (2) semesters of three (3) quarters, or the equivalent, is $5,000. B. A loan may not exceed the cost of education less any financial aid awarded to the stude…
R.62-521 Loan Administration. A. All loans shall be secured by a Promissory Note and shall bear interest from the date of
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62-521. Loan Administration. A. All loans shall be secured by a Promissory Note and shall bear interest from the date of disbursement of funds to the borrower at the rate of 12% per annum. B. The proceeds of a loan shall normally be disbursed by academic registration period, but …
R.62-522 Repayment. A. A student who receives loans under this program shall be eligible to have 20% of the loan(s)
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62-522. Repayment. A. A student who receives loans under this program shall be eligible to have 20% of the loan(s) canceled for each full year, or 10% for each complete term of teaching experience, up to a maximum of 100% of the amount of the loan(s) plus the interest thereon. Th…
R.62-540 Introduction. The primary purpose of the African-American Teacher Loan Program is to attract African-American
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62-540. Introduction. The primary purpose of the African-American Teacher Loan Program is to attract African-American males to the teaching profession in the State of South Carolina. The African-American Teacher Loan Program has been designed pursuant to proviso 19.89 of the 1994…
R.62-550 Borrower Eligibility. A. To be eligible to receive a loan under the African-American Teacher Loan Program, a student
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62-550. Borrower Eligibility. A. To be eligible to receive a loan under the African-American Teacher Loan Program, a student shall: (1) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; (2) Be a bona fide resident of South Carolina as defined in applicable State statutes g…
R.62-560 Loan Maximums. A. The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow shall not exceed the cost of attendance—
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62-560. Loan Maximums. A. The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow shall not exceed the cost of attendance— tuition and fees, educational materials, and room and board—at the respective participating institution. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 5, e…
R.62-570 Loan Administration. A. All loans shall be secured by a Promissory Note. Loans shall bear interest from the date of the
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62-570. Loan Administration. A. All loans shall be secured by a Promissory Note. Loans shall bear interest from the date of the disbursement of funds to the borrower at the rate as may be specified by the Commission on Higher Education for use by the South Carolina Student Loan C…
R.62-580 Loan Repayment. A. The African-American Teacher Loan may be canceled if a recipient is employed as a teacher in
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62-580. Loan Repayment. A. The African-American Teacher Loan may be canceled if a recipient is employed as a teacher in South Carolina following receipt of initial certification. The loan shall be canceled in increments of $5,000 (or portion thereof) for each full year of employm…
R.62-590 Reporting Requirements. A. Each participating institution shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to the Commission
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62-590. Reporting Requirements. A. Each participating institution shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to the Commission on Higher Education. The report shall include the disbursement of funds, number of forgivable loans distributed to students, loan repayments, student…
R.62-6 Licensing Criteria. The Commission may license the institution after due investigation has revealed that the institution
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62-6. Licensing Criteria. The Commission may license the institution after due investigation has revealed that the institution and its programs have met the following criteria: A. The course, program, curriculum, and instruction are of quality, content, and length as may reasonab…
R.62-6.2 Evaluation and Assessment. The institution must have a clearly defined process by which the curriculum is established, reviewed,
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62-6.2. Evaluation and Assessment. The institution must have a clearly defined process by which the curriculum is established, reviewed, and evaluated. The institution must provide for appropriate and regular evaluation of the institution and its program and course effectiveness …
R.62-600 Rates of Tuition and Fees
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62-600. Rates of Tuition and Fees.
R.62-601 Code of Laws Governing Residence. Rules regarding the establishment of legal residence for tuition and fee purposes for institutions of
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62-601. Code of Laws Governing Residence. Rules regarding the establishment of legal residence for tuition and fee purposes for institutions of higher education are governed by Title 59, Chapter 112 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended. HISTORY: Added by State Regi…
R.62-602 Definitions. A. ‘‘Academic Session’’ is defined as a term or semester of enrollment. (62-607.B)
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62-602. Definitions. A. ‘‘Academic Session’’ is defined as a term or semester of enrollment. (62-607.B) B. ‘‘Continue to be Enrolled’’ is defined as continuous enrollment without an interruption that would require the student to pursue a formal process of readmission to that inst…
R.62-603 Establishing Residency, Citizens and Permanent Residents. A. Independent persons who have physically resided and been domiciled in South Carolina for
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62-603. Establishing Residency, Citizens and Permanent Residents. A. Independent persons who have physically resided and been domiciled in South Carolina for twelve continuous months immediately preceding the date the classes begin for the semester for which resident status is cl…
R.62-604 Non-Resident Aliens, Non-Citizens, and Non-Permanent Residents. A. Except as otherwise specified in this section or as provided in Section 62-609 (1) & (2),
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62-604. Non-Resident Aliens, Non-Citizens, and Non-Permanent Residents. A. Except as otherwise specified in this section or as provided in Section 62-609 (1) & (2), independent non-citizens and non-permanent residents of the United States will be assessed tuition and fees at the …
R.62-605 Establishing the Requisite Intent to Become a South Carolina Domiciliary. A. Resident status may not be acquired by an applicant or student while residing in South Carolina
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62-605. Establishing the Requisite Intent to Become a South Carolina Domiciliary. A. Resident status may not be acquired by an applicant or student while residing in South Carolina for the primary purpose of enrollment in an institution or for access to state supported programs d…
R.62-606 Maintaining Residence. A. A person’s temporary absence from the State does not necessarily constitute loss of South
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62-606. Maintaining Residence. A. A person’s temporary absence from the State does not necessarily constitute loss of South Carolina residence unless the person has acted inconsistently with the claim of continued South Carolina residence during the person’s absence from the Stat…
R.62-607 Effect of Change of Residency. A. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, any dependent person of a legal resident of this
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62-607. Effect of Change of Residency. A. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, any dependent person of a legal resident of this state who has been domiciled with his/her family in South Carolina for a period of not less than three years immediately prior to his/her e…
R.62-608 Effect of Marriage. A. In ascertaining domicile of a married person, irrespective of gender, such a review shall be
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62-608. Effect of Marriage. A. In ascertaining domicile of a married person, irrespective of gender, such a review shall be determined just as for an unmarried person by reference to all relevant evidence of domiciliary intent. B. If a non-resident marries a South Carolina reside…
R.62-609 Exceptions. A. Persons in the following categories qualify to pay in state tuition and fees without having to
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62-609. Exceptions. A. Persons in the following categories qualify to pay in state tuition and fees without having to establish a permanent home in the state for twelve months. Persons who qualify under any of these categories must meet the conditions of the specific category on …
R.62-610 Application for Change of Resident Status. A. Persons applying for a change of resident classification must complete a residency applica-
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62-610. Application for Change of Resident Status. A. Persons applying for a change of resident classification must complete a residency applica- tion/petition and provide supporting documentation prior to a reclassification deadline as established by the institution. B. The burd…
R.62-611 Incorrect classification. A. Persons incorrectly classified as residents are subject to reclassification and to payment of all
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62-611. Incorrect classification. A. Persons incorrectly classified as residents are subject to reclassification and to payment of all non-resident tuition and fees not paid. If incorrect classification results from false or concealed facts, such persons may be charged tuition an…
R.62-612 Inquiries and Appeals. A. Inquiries regarding residency requirements and determinations should be directed to the
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62-612. Inquiries and Appeals. A. Inquiries regarding residency requirements and determinations should be directed to the institutional residency official. B. Each institution will develop an appeals process to accommodate persons wishing to appeal residency determinations made b…
R.62-7 Bond Requirement. A. Before an institution is licensed, a surety bond must be provided by the institution. The
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62-7. Bond Requirement. A. Before an institution is licensed, a surety bond must be provided by the institution. The obligation of the bond will be that the institution, its officers, agents, and employees will faithfully perform the terms and conditions of contracts for tuition …
R.62-710 Definitions. As used in this section:
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62-710. Definitions. As used in this section: (1) ‘‘Critical Success Factors’’ are the nine performance areas identified in Section 59-103-30(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws. (2) ‘‘Education and General Costs’’ are the expenditures associated with the following activities: …
R.62-720 Measures and Standards. The Commission on Higher Education will define measures, standards and applicability of perform-
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62-720. Measures and Standards. The Commission on Higher Education will define measures, standards and applicability of perform- ance indicators that will guide the institutions in the State toward nationally and globally competitive performance. These measures and standards will…
R.62-730 Performance Funding Allocation Plan. As required by Section 59-103-45(4)(d), the Commission on Higher Education will utilize a
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62-730. Performance Funding Allocation Plan. As required by Section 59-103-45(4)(d), the Commission on Higher Education will utilize a mechanism to determine the funding needs of the State’s postsecondary education institutions. This methodology, referred to as the Mission Resour…
R.62-740 Performance Evaluation. A. The Commission on Higher Education will approve a methodology for scoring and assessing
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62-740. Performance Evaluation. A. The Commission on Higher Education will approve a methodology for scoring and assessing overall performance, subject to its periodic review. B. The Commission on Higher Education will assess annually each institution’s performance in relation to…
R.62-750 Process for Review for Reduction, Expansion, Consolidation or Closure. A. The Commission on Higher Education will identify institutions for possible reduction, expan-
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62-750. Process for Review for Reduction, Expansion, Consolidation or Closure. A. The Commission on Higher Education will identify institutions for possible reduction, expan- sion, consolidation or closure by reviewing institutions that are unable to achieve standards, as defined…
R.62-8 Financial Resources. The adequacy of the financial resources of an institution shall be judged in relation to the basic
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62-8. Financial Resources. The adequacy of the financial resources of an institution shall be judged in relation to the basic purpose of the institution, the scope of its program(s), and the number of current or anticipated students. These resources shall be sufficient to show th…
R.62-830 Eligible Institutions. Institutions eligible to participate in this program are state-supported, post-secondary, four-year
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62-830. Eligible Institutions. Institutions eligible to participate in this program are state-supported, post-secondary, four-year degree-granting institutions as defined in Chapter 103 of Title 59 of the 1976 Code, which stipulates that Public higher education shall mean state-s…
R.62-835 G, so long as this calculation does not exceed the total annual earnings from the endowment
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62-835. G, so long as this calculation does not exceed the total annual earnings from the endowment. This spending rate will be evaluated each year in light of monies available in the Matching Gift Fund and current institutional endowment income spending rates. This rate may be a…
R.62-840 Incentives for Donors. Institutions will apprise all new or potential new donors of the opportunity for state matching funds
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62-840. Incentives for Donors. Institutions will apprise all new or potential new donors of the opportunity for state matching funds related to earnings from eligible endowments, as defined above, and will make information on the South Carolina Education Matching Gift Fund availa…
R.62-850 Determination of Qualifying Earnings. Qualifying earnings eligible for Matching Gift Funds consist of current earnings generated by eligible
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62-850. Determination of Qualifying Earnings. Qualifying earnings eligible for Matching Gift Funds consist of current earnings generated by eligible endowment gifts as defined in section 62-835 above. Individual institutions determine how much of an endowment’s earnings may be pa…
R.62-860 The South Carolina Higher Education Matching Gift Fund. A. State matching funds appropriated for use in this program will be placed in a separate account
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62-860. The South Carolina Higher Education Matching Gift Fund. A. State matching funds appropriated for use in this program will be placed in a separate account called the South Carolina Higher Education Matching Gift Fund which shall be managed by the State Treasurer. Of the to…
R.62-870 Availability of Matching Gift Funds. A. Matching Gift Funds are to be requested through the Commission on Higher Education on an
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62-870. Availability of Matching Gift Funds. A. Matching Gift Funds are to be requested through the Commission on Higher Education on an annual basis. Matching Gift Funds approved for disbursement may not exceed available funds in the Gift Fund. B. As a means of ensuring adequate…
R.62-880 Conditions Pertaining to Matching Gift Funds. Gift Funds are to be used to match that portion of the current earnings of qualifying endowment
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62-880. Conditions Pertaining to Matching Gift Funds. Gift Funds are to be used to match that portion of the current earnings of qualifying endowment gifts consistent with the spending rate provision as defined in section 62-850 above. Initially, that spending rate is established…
R.62-890 Procedures for Submission and Documentation of Requests of Matching Gift
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62-890. Procedures for Submission and Documentation of Requests of Matching Gift Funds. A. Matching Gift Funds are to be requested through the Commission on Higher Education annually, on or before September 30, based on the current earnings of qualifying endowments from the prior…
R.62-9 Program and Instructor Requirements for Certificate Programs. A. Certificate programs typically consist of one or more technical courses, usually completed in one
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62-9. Program and Instructor Requirements for Certificate Programs. A. Certificate programs typically consist of one or more technical courses, usually completed in one to twenty-six weeks, with a single skill objective and at least twenty and no more than six hundred clock hours…
R.62-900 Carry Forward of Matching Gift Funds. In the event that, in any given fiscal year, Gift Fund monies remain unallocated to either the
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62-900. Carry Forward of Matching Gift Funds. In the event that, in any given fiscal year, Gift Fund monies remain unallocated to either the research universities or to the technical and four-year colleges and universities after the distribution has been made in accord with the p…
R.900.100 Duration of Award. A. Students are eligible to receive the SC HOPE Scholarship for no more than two terms (or its
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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 enrollmen…
R.900.105 Transfer Students. A. A student who transfers from an ineligible institution to an eligible institution mid-year during
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62-900.105. Transfer Students. A. A student who transfers from an ineligible institution to an eligible institution mid-year during the freshman year of attendance is eligible to receive the SC HOPE Scholarship for the second term of their freshman year only. The student must hav…