Tuition Gap Scholarship Program
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-385 SO AS TO CREATE THE TUITION GAP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THAT ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVING LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, OR PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE THEIR REMAINING TUITION COSTS FULLY COVERED DURING ANY SEMESTER IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE SUCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Education
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ed Sutton
DDemocratic
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