Scholarships, Grants & Assistance
At Aiken Technical College, we have various options for financial support. Find out what kind of assistance you might be eligible for.
Scholarships, Grants & Assistance
ATC Foundation Scholarships
The ATC Foundation offers more than 60 scholarships for prospective and current Aiken Tech students. The annual scholarship application is open January 1 through March 1 each year.
Metallica Scholars
Metallica Scholars, funded by Metallica’s foundation All Within My Hands, supports students in computer technology, advanced manufacturing, and dental assisting programs at Aiken Technical College.
SC WINS
SC WINS is a statewide scholarship that helps cover tuition and required fees for students in eligible programs at Aiken Tech.
Technical Scholars
Technical Scholars connects classroom learning with on-the-job experience, allowing students to earn a paycheck while working toward a degree.
Veteran Aid & Benefits
Scholarships, grants, and financial aid benefits are available for veterans and their dependents to help cover tuition, fees, books, and cost-of-living expenses.
WORC Grant
The WORC Grant provides scholarships for students in industrial and nuclear programs that support workforce needs at the Savannah River Site. Located nearby, Aiken Tech helps prepare students for these in-demand careers.
Hear from our scholarship recipients
I can honestly say that choosing ATC has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The environment, my peers, and my professors have made this journey more meaningful than I could have imagined.
Janson Creager
Student, Scholarship and Student Assistance Recipient
Being away from my family, lacking financial resources, and carrying the weight of loneliness made me question whether I could really do this. There were moments when my spirit was low, and I wasn’t sure I had the strength to keep going. That’s when the Aiken Technical College Foundation and student success staff stepped in. They lifted that weight off my shoulders so I could focus on my academics. I received scholarships, support from the food pantry, and even emergency assistance when I needed it most. Those blessings reminded me that I was not alone.
Shantel McLeod
International Student, Scholarship and Student Assistance Recipient
I am a proud graduate of the Practical Nursing diploma program here at Aiken Technical College. I chose ATC because of its strong reputation for nursing education, and today, I can honestly say it was the best decision I could have made.
Shaunmekia Johnson
Graduate and Former Scholarship and Student Assistance Recipient