USC’s Palmetto College will seek more money to continue enrolling high schoolers for dual credit

Without more funding, USC's Palmetto College may have to stop accepting high school students who want an early start on a college degree.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 1,093

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Without additional taxpayer funding, the University of South Carolina’s Palmetto College may stop accepting South Carolina high school students who want to get an early start on a college degree.

Some 4,300 South Carolina high school juniors and seniors enroll in Palmetto College courses through what is known as dual enrollment, a program designed to help students save money on college and find work faster after graduating.

But while the program has grown …

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