What does it really take to get to college — and pay for it — in South Carolina?

In this episode of SC Student Loan Speaks, we’re joined by Gerrick Hampton, Associate Director of Student Affairs at the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE), for a real‑talk conversation about college access, affordability, and opportunity across the state.

We break down the biggest mistakes students and families make when planning for college, how state programs and partnerships support first‑generation and underrepresented students, and what resources every South Carolina student should know about before applying and enrolling.

If you’re a student, parent, counselor, or educator, this episode pulls back the curtain on how college access works in SC — and h ...