Coastal Carolina University

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• Other information: As a public university in South Carolina, Coastal Carolina University must abide by state laws when considering applicants for admission: SECTION 59-101-430. Unlawful aliens. eligibility to attend public institution of higher learning. development of process for verifying lawful presence. eligibility for public benefits on basis of residence. (A) An alien unlawfully present in the United States is not eligible to attend a public institution of higher learning in this State, as defined in Section 59-103-5. The trustees of a public institution of higher learning in this State shall develop and institute a process by which lawful presence in the United States is verified. In doing so, institution personnel shall not attempt to independently verify the immigration status of any alien, but shall verify any alien"s immigration status with the federal government pursuant to 8 USC Section 1373(c). (B) An alien unlawfully present in the United States is not eligible on the basis of residence for a public higher education benefit including, but not limited to, scholarships, financial aid, grants, or resident tuition. HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 280, Section 17, eff June 4, 2008. This excerpt is from South Carolina’s code of laws. A complete, unannotated Title 59 – Education resource can be accessed here: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c101.php