SC Commission on Higher Education offers high schoolers tools for college readiness
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- For some high schoolers back to school means the end of an era as they prepare for a new chapter in life.
As many seniors are focusing on post-graduation plans, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is offering tools that can help.
The South Carolina CAN Go to College (SC CAN GO), facilitated by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Office of Student Affairs, promotes a college-going culture for students in our state, and also raise needed college access awareness.
According to the official website: The primary goal of this campaign is to encourage South Carolina students and families to take an active role in pursuing higher education. The campaign also helps students and families overcome perceived barriers to higher education and provides resources to assist school counselors and education professionals build a college-going culture for all students.
SC CAN GO facilitates three major programs throughout the school year including College Application Month in the fall, FAFSA First to support completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the winter and spring, and College and Career Decision Day to celebrate our graduating seniors each May.
Kathy Rollins and Alantis Seckal with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, stopped by Good Day Columbia to discuss the program.