SCWINS Eligible Programs for 2026-2027
2026-2027 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 2026 and Spring and Summer Semester 2027. 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 2025-2026 academic year.
Associate Degrees
Accounting $0
Hospitality and Tourism Management $0
Paralegal $0
Certificates
Beverage Service Essentials $0
Commercial Truck Driving $0
Hospitality Entrepreneurship $0
Paralegal $0
Professional Accountancy $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Baking and Pastry Arts $0
Culinary Arts Technology $0
Hospitality and Tourism Management $0
Certificates
Advanced Culinary Arts $0
Beverage Service Essentials $0
Culinary Arts $0
Hospitality Entrepreneurship $0
Hotel Operations $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
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
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Industrial Maintenance $0
General Technology - Machine Tool Technology $0
General Technology - Mechatronics $0
General Technology - Welding $0
Certificates
Advanced Automation - Mechatronics $0
Aircraft Assembly Technology $0
Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
Facilities Maintenance $0
Gas Metal Arc Welding Fundamentals $0
Industrial Mechanic $0
Introduction to Arc Welding $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
General Technology - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting $0
Health Information Management $0
Medical Assisting $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
Diplomas
Expanded Duty Dental Assisting $0
Practical Nursing $0
Certificates
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician $0
Emergency Medical Technician $0
Health Science Preparation $0
Paramedic $0
Pre-Nursing $0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Cybersecurity $0
Health Information Management $0
Certificates
CompTIA Systems Specialist $0
Cybersecurity $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
General Technology - Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics $0
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Electrical Line Worker $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
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
Commercial and Industrial ACR Systems $0
Commercial Truck Driving $0
CompTIA Systems Specialist $0
Electrical Line Worker - Advanced$0
Electrical Line Worker - Third Class$0
Facilities Maintenance$0
Industrial Mechanic$0
Introduction to Arc Welding$0
Welding Gas Tungsten Arc$0
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition
Associate Degrees
Aircraft Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Avionics Maintenance Technology $0
General Technology - Marine Engineering Technology $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
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition