The bill H. 4537 proposes an amendment to Section 59-101-620 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to educational fee waivers at public institutions of higher learning. The amendment allows these institutions to offer an additional four percent of educational fee waivers, specifically designated for undergraduate in-state students. This change aims to enhance financial support for local students pursuing higher education.

Under the current law, public institutions are permitted to provide educational fee waivers to no more than four percent of their undergraduate student body. The proposed amendment introduces a provision that permits institutions to exceed this limit by an additional four percent, but only for the benefit of in-state undergraduate students. This adjustment is intended to promote access to higher education for South Carolina residents. The bill will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

Statutes affected:
05/08/2025: 59-101-620
Latest Version: 59-101-620