Financial Aid
Average net price
$4,990
% receiving grants
87%
% receiving federal loans
24%
Net price by family income
| Family income band | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $3,673 |
| $30–48k | $4,165 |
| $48–75k | $4,457 |
| $75–110k | $5,443 |
| $110k+ | $7,666 |
Federal loans disbursed to 3,843 students totaling $12,486,894.
- • Average net price $4,990 — below $10k/yr.
- • Low-income families pay $3,673 net — strong need-based aid.
Local housing costs
Typical rents near campus (Horry County) — budget these against any cost-of-attendance housing estimate.
Studio
$1,145/mo
1 bedroom
$1,229/mo
2 bedroom (split w/ roommate)
$1,465/mo
HUD Fair Market Rents (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities) · FY2026
Veterans & GI Bill
GI Bill students
510
Yellow Ribbon
Yes
Principles of Excellence
Yes
VA GI Bill Comparison Tool (Veterans Affairs GIDS)