SCWINS Eligible Programs for 2025-2026
2025-2026 Eligible SCWINS Programs
Some South Carolina residents enrolled in critical workforce programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential, certificate, diploma or degree are eligible for the South Carolina Workforce Industry Needs Scholarship (SCWINS). SCWINS covers the cost of tuition, fees and course-related expenses (up to $5,000 per academic year) for the following eligible programs for Fall Semester 2025 and Spring and Summer Semester 2026. Learn more about SCWINS.
NOTE: SCWINS funds are awarded annually for one academic year, and eligible programs may change from year to year. Browse eligible programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Associate Degrees
Accounting $0
Business Administration - Marketing $0
Business Administration - Small Business - Entrepreneurship $0
Business Administration - Office Administration $0
General Technology - Esthetics and Nails $0
Hospitality and Tourism Management $0
Management - Fire Service $0
Management - Human Resources $0
Management - Leadership Development $0
Management - Supply Chain Management $0
Paralegal $0
Certificates
Beverage Service Essentials $0
Bookkeeping $0
Business Applications Solutions Specialist $0
Commercial Truck Driving $0
Cosmetology $0
Digital Marketing Communications $0
Esthetics $0
Event Management $0
Greenhouse and Nursery Management $0
Hospitality Entrepreneurship $0
International Business $0
Leadership Development $0
Medical Office Specialist $0
Nail Technology $0
Paralegal $0
Professional Accountancy $0
Small Business - Entrepreneurship $0
Sustainable Agriculture $0
Tax Preparer $0
Turfgrass and Landscape Management $0
Continuing Education Courses
Commercial Truck Driving $0
CompTIA A+ Certification $0
CompTIA Security+ Certification $0
Network+ Certification $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Baking and Pastry Arts $0
Culinary Arts Technology $0
Hospitality and Tourism Management $0
Marine Stewardship $0
Certificates
Advanced Culinary Arts $0
Baking and Pastry $0
Beverage Service Essentials $0
Cake Decorating $0
Culinary Arts $0
Event Management $0
Food and Beverage Operations $0
Hospitality Entrepreneurship $0
Hotel Operations $0
Sustainable Agriculture $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Early Care and Education - Child Care Professional $0
Early Care and Education – Inclusive Care $0
Early Care and Education - School-Age and Youth Development $0
Certificates
American Sign Language $0
Child Care Management $0
Early Childhood Development $0
Infant and Toddler Development $0
Special Education $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Aircraft Maintenance Technology $0
Civil Engineering Technology $0
Electronics Engineering Technology $0
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Electrician - Industrial and Construction $0
General Technology - Engineering Design Graphics $0
General Technology - Industrial Maintenance $0
General Technology - Machine Tool Technology $0
General Technology - Mechatronics $0
General Technology - Welding $0
Mechanical Engineering Technology $0
Certificates
3D Printing Additive Manufacturing $0
Advanced Automation - Mechatronics $0
Aircraft Assembly Technology $0
Arboriculture Management $0
Architectural Drafting $0
Athletic Field Maintenance $0
Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
Basic CNC Operations $0
Basic Industrial Work Skills $0
Civil Drafting $0
Computer Aided Design I $0
Computer Aided Design II $0
Computer Numeric Control Machinist $0
Construction Management $0
Electrical Drafting $0
Electrician - Construction $0
Electrician - Industrial $0
Engineering Assistant - Engineer Pathway $0
Engineering Assistant - Technician Pathway $0
Facilities Maintenance $0
Gas Metal Arc Welding Fundamentals $0
Greenhouse and Nursery Management $0
Industrial Mechanic $0
Introduction to Arc Welding $0
Mechanical Drafting $0
Surveying $0
Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping $0
Welding Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc $0
Welding Gas Tungsten Arc $0
Welding Shielded Metal Arc $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Dental Hygiene $0
Emergency Medical Technology $0
General Technology - Cosmetology $0
General Technology - Esthetics and Nails $0
General Technology - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting $0
General Technology - Medical Assisting $0
Health Information Management $0
Human Services $0
Management - Fire Service $0
Medical Laboratory Technology $0
Nursing - ADN $0
Nursing - ADN - LPN to ADN $0
Occupational Therapy Assistant $0
Physical Therapist Assistant $0
Radiologic Technology $0
Respiratory Care $0
Surgical Technology $0
Veterinary Technology $0
Diplomas
Expanded Duty Dental Assisting $0
Medical Assisting $0
Practical Nursing $0
Certificates
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician $0
Cosmetology $0
Emergency Medical Technician $0
Esthetics $0
Fire Service $0
Health Science Preparation $0
Medical Office Specialist $0
Nail Technology $0
Paramedic $0
Pre-Nursing $0
Tax Preparer $0
Continuing Education Courses
BLS Healthcare Provider
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) $0
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) $0
Massage Therapy $0
Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation
Patient Care Technician (PCT) $0
Phlebotomy Training Program $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Commercial Graphics - Animation $0
Commercial Graphics - Digital Media $0
Computer Technology - Computer Programming $0
Computer Technology - Information Systems Specialist $0
Cybersecurity $0
Health Information Management $0
Network Systems Management $0
Certificates
Basic Digital Production $0
Business Applications Solutions Specialist $0
Cisco Certified Network Associate $0
CompTIA Systems Specialist $0
Computer Animation $0
Computer Graphics $0
Cybersecurity $0
Database Administrator $0
Internet Programming $0
Linux Systems Administration $0
Microcomputer Programming $0
Multimedia Design $0
Network Security $0
Online Media Production $0
Virtualization and Cloud Computing $0
Website Design $0
Continuing Education Courses
CompTIA A+ Prep $0
CompTIA Security+ Prep $0
Network+ Prep $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Criminal Justice $0
Cybersecurity $0
Homeland Security Management $0
Paralegal $0
Certificates
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician $0
Cybersecurity $0
Paralegal $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Aircraft Maintenance Technology $0
Commercial Graphics—Photography $0
General Technology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics $0
General Technology - Automotive Technology $0
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Electrical Line Worker Technology $0
General Technology – Electrician: Industrial and Construction $0
General Technology - Industrial Maintenance $0
General Technology - Machine Tool Technology $0
General Technology - Marine Engineering Technology $0
General Technology -Mechatronics $0
General Technology - Welding $0
Horticulture Technology $0
Media Arts Production - Film Production $0
Media Arts Production - Post Production $0
Media Arts Production - TV and Media Production $0
Certificates
Advanced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics $0
Advanced Automation - Mechatronics $0
Advanced CNC Operations $0
Air Conditioning - Refrigeration Mechanics $0
Aircraft Assembly Technology $0
Aircraft Maintenance Airframe $0
Aircraft Maintenance General $0
Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant $0
Automotive Servicing $0
Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
Basic CNC Operations $0
Basic Industrial Work Skills $0
Civil Drafting $0
Commercial and Industrial ACR Systems $0
Commercial Truck Driving $0
CompTIA Systems Specialist $0
Computer Numeric Control Machinist $0
Construction Management $0
Digital Photography $0
Edible Crops$0
Electrical Line Worker - Advanced$0
Electrical Line Worker - Third Class$0
Electrician - Construction$0
Electrician - Industrial$0
Facilities Maintenance$0
Film Production$0
Greenhouse and Nursery Management$0
Illustration $0
Industrial Mechanic$0
Introduction to Arc Welding$0
Landscape Design$0
Photography$0
Professional Welding $0
Sustainable Agriculture$0
Welding Gas Tungsten Arc$0
Continuing Education Courses
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Assistant Program$0
Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Commercial Graphics - Animation $0
Commercial Graphics - Digital Media $0
Commercial Graphics - Graphic Design $0
Commercial Graphics - Photography $0
Media Arts Production - Film Production $0
Media Arts Production - Post Production $0
Media Arts Production - TV and Media Production $0
Certificates
Basic Digital Production $0
Cinematography $0
Computer Animation $0
Computer Graphics $0
Design Basics $0
Digital Marketing Communications $0
Digital Media Software $0
Digital Photography $0
Film Production $0
Illustration $0
Multimedia Design $0
Online Media Production $0
Photography $0
Radio Production $0
Social Media Design $0
Storytelling for the Screen $0
Website Design $0
Continuing Education
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Aircraft Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Automotive Technology $0
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Marine Engineering Technology $0
Marine Stewardship $0
Management - Supply Chain Management $0
Certificates
Aircraft Assembly Technology $0
Aircraft Maintenance Airframe $0
Aircraft Maintenance General $0
Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant $0
Automotive Servicing $0
Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
Commercial Truck Driving $0
Continuing Education Courses
Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition