Financial Aid

Many Ways to Make Claflin Affordable.

Thanks to scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study, there are many ways to make your Claflin education affordable. Here's where to begin.

Where do you begin?

Four Steps to Financial Aid.

Our goal is to ensure every student receives our best comprehensive offer of financial assistance.

1. Apply to Claflin

Our financial aid staff work closely with you to explore every funding resource available, so your affordable investment in a Claflin education becomes a reality.

2. Determine Your Cost

Visit the Tuition & Fees page and use the Net Price Calculator to estimate your cost plus any scholarship and aid packages.

3. Complete the FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid after January 1 of your senior year. Apply even if you think you don't qualify — scholarships, state aid, loans, and work-study all rely on it.

4. Scholarships & Work-Study

Explore Claflin scholarships, outside scholarships, and federal work-study — all itemized in our Financial Aid Checklist.

Claflin students receiving one-on-one guidance from a university advisor
We're here to help

A Team in Your Corner.

Final eligibility for aid is subject to completing the FAFSA, meeting eligibility requirements, and availability of funds — but you're never navigating it alone.

Our financial aid counselors help you understand every option and build a plan that works for your family.

More ways to save

Other Cost-Relief Solutions.

Veterans' Assistance

The Office of Veterans Affairs helps veterans and dependents pursue their educational goals and serves as a liaison with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Outside Scholarships & Loans

Apply for outside scholarships, and explore low-interest parent loans, alternative loans, and private loan options.

SC Tuition Tax Credit

South Carolina offers an income tax credit for tuition paid to SC colleges. Claim it by filing Form SC 1040 with Form I-319 Tuition Tax Credit.

Contact us

Office of Financial Aid.

Office of Financial Aid · Corson Hall, First Floor, Suite B · finaid@claflin.edu

Office: (803) 535-5334 · Fax: (803) 535-5383

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am–5:00pm · Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am–7:00pm

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Make It Affordable.

Start your application and let our team build your best comprehensive aid offer.