At South Carolina State University, we know the transition from home to college is just as big a change for parents as it for students.
While we expect our young adults to develop independent thinking and living skills as they matriculate through their studies at SC State, we also know their families play essential roles in their education and maturation. You remain the core of your student’s support system.
Your Bulldog experience matters, too!
You'll often hear the SC State experience likened to a family. Along with first-rate academic programs, our nurturing environment and unique HBCU culture our among the reasons students choose this university. Your student joins a network of thousands of Bulldogs across the country and around the world who have benefitted from what SC State has to offer.
We consider parents an essential part of that family, too.
Key Offices for Parents & Families
Enrollment Management
Our Division of Enrollment Management is your family's first resource for entering the Bulldog Family, including applying for admission, navigating the requirements and ensuring your student's transition.
Financial Aid
The SC State Office of Financial Aid is here to guide your family through the process of applying for and obtaining financial assistance.
Residence Life & Housing
Providing your student's home away from home, SC State's Office of Residence Life & Housing cultivates living and learning communities that are conducive to a student's holistic development.FAFSA Assistance
If you have not already completed the federeal financial aid process, our Financial Aid staff can be your resource to navigate the FAFSA process each year, work-study eligibility, student loans, scholarships and other forms of aid.
Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services is the central billing and collection point
for South Carolina State University. Your student will be assigned to one of our counselors
to assist with payments and payment plans.
Connect with Student Financial Services
Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs offers quality programs, activities and resources
that enrich the overall student experience and promote civic and global responsibility
through leadership and service.
Connect with Student Affairs
Academic Support
At South Carolina State University, our goal is to foster your student's growth toward
graduation. SC State provides numersous services to help keep your student on track
academically and personally.
Connect with Academic Support
Cost of Attendance
Seeing is believing
Come see what the Bulldog HBCU way of life has in store for your student. You can arrange a campus tour and see for yourself why families trust SC State to provide a quality education with a rich cultural experience,
Staying Connected
Open lines of communication between you and your student are more important than ever. We encourage our students to keep their families abreast of their academic progress, social activities and overall wellbeing.
We also encourage parents and families to stay connected with the Bulldog family by joining us not just our annual Parents Weekend, but also at Homecoming, sporting events, art shows, concerts and more.
Bulldog News
You can also stay informed about happenings at SC State by subscribing to our newsletters from University Relations & Marketing.
Campus Alerts
Your student also has the option of adding your mobile number to our Rave Guardian alert system, which we use to notify students and employees about inclement weather and other urgent concerns.
Your student may download the Rave app and register using his or her scsu.edu email address. Each student can enter up to three mobile numbers.
Family Resources at SC State
President Alexander Conyers and our team of administrators, faculty staff are committed to making student's Bulldog experience as safe, enjoyable and productive as possible. In keeping with more than 125 years of tradition, SC State is here to contribute to your family's quest for knowledge, wisdom, personal growth and professional success.
You also should know we welcome your feedback about university services, campus activities and other matters that affect your student’s personal growth and success here at SC State.
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Campus Life
Here's a glance at what your student will enjoy as an SC State Bulldog. Whether it's getting involved in academic and social organizations, accepting leadership positions or planning campus activities, your student has plenty of opportunity to shine in and out of the classroom. Check out Campus Life at SC State.