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Plan will disburse $5M to supplement qualified nursing faculty pay

COLUMBIA — As part of the state’s efforts to address the nursing shortage, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced today…

Carvers Bay High recognized for excellence in college access

Carvers Bay High School in Hemingway is one of only 19 schools nationwide, and the only one in South Carolina to be named an American College…

2022 College Application Season kicks off in South Carolina

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced today that 2022 College Application Season is underway across the state…

CHE Veteran Affairs assistant director Frank Myers elected as president of NASAA

Frank Myers, Assistant Director of Veteran Affairs at the Commission on Higher Education, was recently elected president of the National Association…

Regional Contract Program helps aspiring veterinarian pursue her dream

Alston Jenkins’ interest in animals started when she was young, sparked by visits to her grandparents' home in Louisburg, North Carolina, where there…

Scholarship appeals deadline extended through Sept. 9

The deadline for state scholarship appeals for the 2022-23 academic year has been extended by one week, the South Carolina Commission on Higher…

Fall Semester: Five things to know from CHE Student Affairs

Every fall, thousands of students begin or resume their studies at colleges and universities across the state. When administrative problems arise…

Need-based Grant award amounts will increase 40% for 2022-23

COLUMBIA — College students receiving South Carolina Need-based Grants will see an increase in financial support this fall thanks to grant revisions…

College and Career Decision Day Rally

COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education hosted the first-ever state-level South Carolina College and Career Decision Day…

Students recognized by Governor, legislators during Higher Education Day

COLUMBIA -- Student participants from more than 25 public, technical and independent colleges and universities across the state came together at the…