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Financial Aid

Lander wants to keep higher education affordable. The Office of Financial Aid assists eligible students and families with applying for scholarships, grants, loans, and more.

A college education is a big investment in your future. To help, Lander has frozen tuition for 10 consecutive years and we partner with you to help you receive the aid you need.

 

 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Students
FALL/SPRING On or Off Campus
SC Resident
With Parent
SC Resident
On or Off Campus
Non-SC Resident
With Parent
Non-SC Resident
Graduate - In State Graduate - Out of State
Tuition $10,700 $10,700 $10,700 $10,700 $6,540 $6,540
Fees $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $0 $0
Housing1 $7,000 $3,100 $7,000 $3,100 $7,000 $7,000
Food2 $5,400 $4,125 $5,400 $4,125 $5,400 $5,400
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $1,200 $600 $600
Transportation $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 $2,400 $2,400
Miscellaneous $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
Averaged Loan Fees $70 $70 $70 $70 $160 $160
Averaged Course Fees $85 $85 $85 $85
Non-Resident Fees $9,600 $9,600
Total $29,855 $24,680 $39,455 $34,280 $24,100 $24,100
Computer3 $600 $600 $600 $600
Total with Computer $30,455 $25,280 $40,055 $34,880

1University Housing is the median cost of housing from 2024-25 year, with an anticipated increase applied for 2025-26. Off Campus housing and With Parent is calcuated using IRS housing standards for Greenwood County.
2On Campus food rate is the cost of the All Access Meal Plan. Off Campus and With Parent food rate is calculated by using IRS food allowance.
3The laptop cost offers an estimated allowance for a computer for all entering first year students that is based on an average of recommended models. Computer - Added to FTF 1st year only. Others are by request & proof of purchase.

To view a current list of university fees and important dates, visit the University Fees page. Additional information on tuition and fees, including payment policies and deadlines, is available through the Student Accounts Office.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION
864-388-8340  |  finaid@lander.edu  |  Carnell Learning Center LC122

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Student Accounts is dedicated to helping students and their families in the pursuit of their academic goals by providing accurate information on tuition and fees and offering payment options.

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