South Carolina Administrative Code

62-1200.40. Enrollment in Internships, Cooperative Work Programs, Travel Study Programs, and National and International Student Exchange Programs: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement.

62-1200.45. Military Mobilization: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement.

62-1200.5. Program Definitions.

62-1200.50. Refunds and Repayments: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement.

62-1200.55. Appeals Procedures: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement.

62-1200.60. Institutional Policies and Procedures for Awarding: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholar- ship Enhancement.

62-1200.65. Institutional Disbursements: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement.

62-1200.70. Program Administration and Audits: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhance- ment.

62-1200.75. Suspension and Termination of Institutional Participation: LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement. 62-1200.1. Purpose of the LIFE Scholarship Program. Pursuant to Act 418, which was initially established in 1998 as Title 59 of the 1976 code and amended by A…

62-13. Program and Instructor Requirements for Graduate Programs. A. Master’s degree programs normally require satisfactory completion of full-time study for one or more academic years beyond the baccalaureate degree. An institution must establish qualitative and quantitative req…

62-130. Loan Maximums. A. The maximum amount an eligible student may borrow under this program, is established by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, hereinafter called the Commission. B. The maximum amount a borrower meeting the eligibility criteria in 62-120(B) m…

62-14. Library. The institution shall maintain or ensure via current and formal written agreements with other libraries or from other resources that students have adequate access to a library with a collection, staff, services, equipment, and facilities that are adequate and appr…

62-15. On-site Examination of Institution. The Commission shall make, or cause to be made, an initial visit within the first year of licensing and subsequent annual visits to the institution’s facilities when appropriate. The purpose of the visit is to confirm the documentation f…

62-16. Catalog/Bulletin/Brochure Requirements. Each institution shall provide students, prospective students, and other interested persons a catalog, bulletin or brochure containing, as a minimum, the following: A. Name, address and telephone number of the institution. B. Date of…

62-17. Tuition Policies. A. The total tuition for any specific program shall be the same for all persons enrolled at the same time. Group training contracts showing lower individual rates may be negotiated with business, industrial, or governmental agencies. B. Tuition changes fo…

62-18. Cancellation and Refund Policy. Institutions that the U. S. Department of Education has approved for eligibility for Title IV Student Financial Aid must comply with the federal regulations governing institutional refunds. The following applies in other instances: A. Each i…

62-19. Student Contract/Enrollment Agreement. Nondegree granting institutions must enter into a written contract with each student outlining the obligations of both the institution and the student. A copy of the enrollment agreement must be furnished to the student at the time th…

62-2. Definitions. As used in these regulations, terms are defined by Section 59-58-20, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended. The authority of the Commission under these regulations may be delegated by the Commission to the Commissioner or other designee. HISTORY: Former…

62-20. Student Records. Institutions must store official student academic records in a secure vault or fireproof cabinet or store duplicates in a different building or at an off-site location. If the institution uses computer generated and stored records, it must have adequate se…

62-200. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Purpose of the South Carolina National Guard Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2,…

62-205. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Funding, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-21. Agent Permits. A. Every agent or solicitor recruiting or enrolling students who are residents of the State for licensed program(s) off the premises of the institution, whether the institution is located in the State or outside the State, must secure a permit from the Commi…

62-210. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Member Eligibility, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-215. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Areas of Critical Need, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-22. Revoking, Suspending, or Refusing to Issue a Permit. A. The Commission may revoke, suspend or refuse to issue a permit to any agent for any of the following: (1) Violation of any provision of the act or any regulation of the Commission. (2) Presenting or giving to a prospe…

62-220. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Annual Application, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-225. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Disbursements, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-23. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 7, eff July 23, 1993.

62-230. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Expiration of Eligibility to Participate, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-235. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Appeals, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016.

62-24. Periodic Reports. Degree-granting institutions shall report to the Commission one-hundred twenty days before the license renewal date or anniversary date of license, or another date designated by the Commission, the information required for enforcement of this Chapter. Suc…

62-240. Repealed . HISTORY: Former Section, titled Program Oversight, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 3, eff March 22, 2002. Repealed by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 2, Doc. No. 4534, eff February 26, 2016. ARTICLE IIB SOUTH CAROLINA…

62-25. Deceptive Trade or Sales Practices. No institution or agent shall use deceptive trade or sales practices in the operation of the institution or in the recruitment of students. For purposes of these regulations, it is a deceptive trade or sales practice for an institution o…

62-251. Program Definitions. A. The ‘‘Academic Year’’ shall be defined as the beginning twelve month period as defined by the institution for the awarding of financial aid to a student and which includes regular terms (fall, spring, or trimester) or other terms (summer and other)…

62-252. Program Benefits and Maximum Assistance. A. Qualified members of the National Guard may receive college assistance program benefits up to an amount equal to one hundred percent of college cost of attendance, provided, however, these college assistance program benefits in …

62-253. College Assistance Program Terms of Eligibility (Student Eligibility). A. Members of the National Guard enrolled or planning to enroll in an eligible institution may apply to the National Guard for a college assistance program benefit. B. College assistance program benefi…

62-254. Participant Application Process and Continued Eligibility. A. New applications must be completed and submitted each year prior to the beginning of the fall term of the academic year by the deadline determined by the National Guard. (1) The application is to be submitted t…

62-255. Enrollment in Internships, Cooperative Work Programs, Travel Study Programs and National and International Student Exchange Programs. A. Students enrolled in internships, cooperative work programs, travel study programs, or National or International Student Exchange Progr…

62-256. Military Mobilization. A. Service members who are enrolled in college and during which affected by military mobilizations will not be penalized for the term they are required to withdraw after the full refund period based on institutional policies and procedures. Institut…

62-257. Exception to Policy. A. Students may submit an exception to policy requesting a review of an adverse determination as to the awarding or continuation of the college assistance program benefit to the Office of the Adjutant General or the appointed Air or Army National Guar…

62-258. Institutional Policies and Procedures for Awarding. A. Each institution is responsible for reviewing all students based on the ‘‘Eligibility Require- ments/Satisfactory Academic Progress’’ to determine eligibility for college assistance program benefits. B. College assist…

62-259. Benefits Disbursement and Reimbursements. A. The Commission shall disburse benefits awarded pursuant to this chapter to the eligible institutions to be placed in an account established for each eligible student. (1) In the event that a student who has received a benefit w…

62-26. Advertising Guidelines. A. ‘‘Advertising’’ includes any form of public notice however distributed. Within this definition would be virtually all publications and promotional items and efforts that could normally be expected to be seen by significant numbers of prospective …

62-260. Program Administration and Audits

62-261. Suspension or Termination of Institutional Participation. A. The Commission may review institutional administrative practices to determine institutional compliance with pertinent statutes, guidelines, rules or regulations. If such a review determines that an institution h…

62-262. Funding 62-250. Purpose of the South Carolina National Guard College Assistance Program. Pursuant to Act 40 of 2007, the Commission on Higher Education shall develop a college assistance program for providing incentives for enlisting or remaining for a specified time in b…

62-27. Procedures for Handling Consumer Complaints. A. Any person having a complaint or grievance against an institution that is licensed by the Commission should make a reasonable effort to obtain satisfaction from the institution directly through the institution’s established p…

62-28. Revoking, Suspending, or Refusing to Issue or Renew a License. A. The Commission may revoke or suspend, or refuse to issue or renew a license for any of the following: (1) Violation of any provision of Chapter 58 of Title 59, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, …

62-3. Exclusions. As used in these regulations, the exclusions shall be those listed in Section 59-58-30 South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended. HISTORY: Former Regulation 62-3 added by State Register Volume 2, effective April 10, 1978. Amended by State Register Volume 12,…

62-300. Purpose of the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and Scholarship Enhancement.