Did you know? The cost of tuition at public universities increased by more than 30% over the past two decades, according to U.S. News.

If you're worried about the rising costs of college, check out the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. It’s designed to support top-performing students facing financial hurdles, with scholarships of up to $40,000 available to every single qualifying student.

To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Reside in an eligible county
Graduate from a public high school (charter schools included)
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and receive a Pell Grant
Earn a SC LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Plan to attend one of the 17 eligible South Carolina colleges

The Scholarship Fund recently published its first-ever College Report to help high school students make more informed decisions about their future. This comprehensive guide features the Scholarship’s 17 eligible colleges and provides information such as costs, graduation rates, and more.

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