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1350                                                      STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA                                          I-319 
                                                         DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
                                                                                                                           (Rev. 8/28/24) 
dor.sc.gov                                            2024 TUITION TAX CREDIT                                              3350
                                    STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR TUITION TAX CREDIT
Did the student receive a high school diploma from one of the following? 
• an SC high school 
• a high school homeschool program in SC in the manner required by law 
• a preparatory high school outside SC while being a dependent of a parent or                             NO                      NOT 
  guardian who is a legal SC resident                                                                                      ELIGIBLE
                                                      YES
Month and year student received their high school diploma:  _______________                               NO                      NOT 
Did the student receive this diploma during or after May 2019?                                                             ELIGIBLE
                                                      YES
Month and year the student first enrolled in a qualifying college or university:  _______________ 
(see instructions for a complete list of qualifying colleges and universities)                            NO                      NOT 
Was this enrollment within 12 months after graduating from high school?                                                    ELIGIBLE
                                                      YES
Did the student qualify for in-state tuition during the tax year?                                         NO                      NOT 
                                                                                                                           ELIGIBLE
                                                      YES

Was the student admitted, enrolled, and classified as a degree-seeking undergraduate, or was              NO                      NOT 
the student enrolled in an undergraduate certificate or diploma program of at least one year? 
                                                                                                                           ELIGIBLE
                                                      YES
How many credit hours did the student complete in 2024? ___________                                       NO
Is it at least 30 credit hours or 30 equivalent hours?

                                    YES               YES         Did the student attend one semester, Spring or Fall, but 
                                                                  not both, and complete at least 15 credit hours? 
                                                                                                  NO

                                                      YES         Did the student attend one semester, Spring or Fall, but not both at 
                                                                  Converse or Wofford and complete the required equivalent hours? 

                                                                                                  NO

                                                      YES         Did the student complete the required equivalent 
                                                                  hours approved by the authorized Disability Service NO                  NOT 
                                                                  Provider at the qualifying institution?                              ELIGIBLE

Did the student earn credit hours after four years from the date the student first enrolled in a 
qualifying college or university? Answer NO if additional time was granted due to medical                   YES                        NOT 
necessity.                                                                                                                             ELIGIBLE
                                                      NO
Was the student in default on a student loan? Answer NO if the loan was paid in full.                       YES                        NOT 
                                                                                                                                       ELIGIBLE
                                                      NO
Did the student receive a LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship for each semester (Spring and                YES                        NOT 
Fall) attended?                                                                                                                        ELIGIBLE
                                                      NO
Has the student ever been found guilty of any felonies? Answer NO if the record has been                    YES                        NOT 
expunged.                                                                                                                              ELIGIBLE
                                                      NO
Was the student found guilty of any alcohol or drug related misdemeanor during the year?                    YES                        NOT 
                                                                                                                                       ELIGIBLE
                                                      NO

               ELIGIBLE FOR TUITION TAX CREDIT

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE I-319
2024 TUITION TAX CREDIT (Rev. 8/28/24)
dor.sc.gov Complete one I-319 for each student. Attach form to the SC1040. 3350
Name of taxpayer Social Security Number

Select one of the following:
Student Parent Legal Guardian Other person eligible to claim student as a dependent

Did you pay the tuition? Yes No
Did the student receive the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship? Yes No If yes, Spring 2024 Fall 2024
(If the student received the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship for each semester, both Spring and Fall, STOP here. They
are not eligible for the credit.)

Student's first name and middle initial Student's last name Student's Social Security Number

Name of high school Month/Year graduated

Name of qualified college or university in which student was first enrolled Month/Year first enrolled

Name of qualified college or university attended during the tax year Month/Year through Month/Year

Credit Hours and Tuition Information:
See instructions for semester hours requirements and qualifying tuition definitions.
Spring Term Summer Term Fall Term Interim Total

1. Number of semester hours completed during tax year ....

2. Qualified tuition paid ........................................................ $ $$$$

3. Tuition limit for 4-year independent college or university (if applicable)
(See instructions for tuition limit) ............................................................................................................ 3. $

4. Lesser of line 2 Total or line 3 (enter amount from line 2 Total if line 3 does not apply) ........................... 4. $

5. Amount of scholarships and grants (see instructions for scholarship and grant information) ................... 5. $ < >

6. Subtract line 5 from line 4 ......................................................................................................................... 6. $

7. Multiply line 6 by 50% ............................................................................................................................... 7. $

8. Credit limit ........................................................................................................................ 8. $ 1,500

9. Enter the lesser of line 7 or line 8. This is your Tuition Tax Credit. Enter on SC1040, line 21.................. 9. $

If you are completing more than one I-319, combine the Tuition Tax Credit amounts and enter the total on SC1040, line 21.

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                                                          INSTRUCTIONS 
Qualifying Colleges and Universities
Beginning with the 2018 tax year, the credit is 50% of tuition paid, not to exceed $1,500 per tax year for 2-year and 4-year institutions.
4-year Public Institutions           Independent Institutions                                        2-year Public Institutions 
Citadel                              Allen University                                                Aiken Technical College 
Clemson University                   Anderson University                                             Central Carolina Technical College 
Coastal Carolina University          Benedict College                                                Denmark Technical College 
College of Charleston                Bob Jones University                                            Florence-Darlington Technical College 
Francis Marion University            Charleston Southern University                                  Greenville Technical College 
Lander University                    Claflin University                                              Horry-Georgetown Technical College 
Medical University of South Carolina Clinton College                                                 Midlands Technical College 
                                                                                                     Northeastern Technical College 
SC State University                  Coker College                                                   Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College 
University of South Carolina         Columbia College                                                Piedmont Technical College 
USC Aiken                            Columbia International University                               Spartanburg Community College 
USC Beaufort                         Converse College                                                Technical College of the Lowcountry 
USC Upstate                          Erskine College                                                 Tri-County Technical College 
Winthrop University                  Furman University                                               Trident Technical College 
                                     Limestone College                                               USC Lancaster 
                                     Morris College                                                  USC Salkehatchie 
                                     Newberry College                                                USC Sumter 
                                     North Greenville University                                     USC Union 
                                     Presbyterian College                                            Williamsburg Technical College 
                                     Southern Wesleyan University                                    York Technical College 
                                     Spartanburg Methodist College 
                                     Voorhees University 
                                     Wofford College 
                                      
                                     Qualifying tuition is limited to  
                                     $12,268 for the school year
Credit Hours Requirement: 
 
Annual Credit Hours Requirement 
A student attending both the spring and fall semesters must complete 30 credit hours. 
 
Semester Credit Hours Requirement 
A student attending only the spring or fall semester must complete 15 credit hours during the semester attended. Exceptions to the  
credit hours requirement apply for the following colleges:
                    College                                            Semester Credit Hours Required
                    Converse                                         12 
                    Wofford                                          12
Summer credit hours do not count toward the semester requirement for credit hours.  
 
You cannot claim the Tuition Tax Credit for more than four consecutive years after the date of enrollment in an eligible college or 
university. An extension of the 4-year credit period may be granted due to medical necessity as defined by the South Carolina 
Commission on Higher Education (SCCHE). Direct your questions concerning medical necessity to your college or university's Office of 
Disability Services.   
 
Qualified Tuition: 
 
Qualified tuition is the amount charged by a college or university as a condition of enrollment and includes required fees. The cost of 
dorm rooms, books, and meals are not included in tuition. 
 
Tuition Limit: 
 
A tuition limit ($12,268 for 2024) applies to students at independent 4-year colleges and universities. The tuition limit is the average 
tuition paid to public 4-year colleges and universities other than technical or research schools. The tuition limit is determined each year 
by the SCCHE. If the student did not attend a full year of college in 2024, calculate the tuition limit by multiplying $12,268 by the credit 
hours that apply to all terms attended, and then dividing the result by the annual 30-hour requirement. 
 
For the following schools, when a student attends the spring or fall semester, but not both, multiply the tuition limit by the total credit 
hours assigned to all terms attended (including interim terms) and divide by the annual credit hour requirement.   
                       College                                   Semester                  +                 Interim/Other
                       Converse       12                                              6 
                       Wofford        12                                              4

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Example:

Student, a senior at Converse in 2024, completes 6 credit hours in the interim term and 12 credit hours in the spring semester (18
credit hours total) before graduating. Student's tuition limit is $7,361 ($12,268 x 18 ÷ 30).

At all other independent 4-year institutions, the tuition limit when a student attends the spring or fall semester, but not both, is $6,134
($12,268 x 15 required semester hours ÷ 30 hours annual requirement).

Scholarships or Grants:

Before calculating the credit, deduct any scholarships or grants used to pay qualified tuition. Do not deduct any scholarships or grants
that do not reduce tuition and are not used to pay tuition.

Scholarships or grants include:
• academic scholarships
• athletic scholarships
• South Carolina Tuition Grants
• Pell Grants
• Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

Scholarships or grants do not include:
• student loans
• IRC Section 127 educational assistance plans
• payment for teaching, research or other services
• veteran educational assistance benefits

Information For Students With Disabilities:

Eligible institutions may authorize equivalent credit hours for those students with a disability as certified under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 594 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Attach the CHE-400, Students with Disabilities Tuition Tax Credit
Verification, to your return. The CHE-400 is available at dor.sc.gov/forms .

Frequently Asked Questions:

What if more than one person pays the tuition?
If an eligible student and a qualifying individual have both contributed to paying qualified tuition, they may each claim the credit. To
determine each individual's credit, multiply the total credit by the tuition paid by the individual and divide by the amount paid by both.
Complete an I-319 for each individual, and attach to each return.
Example: Student pays $2,000 in tuition. Parent pays the remaining $6,000. If together they are entitled to the maximum $1,500 credit,
Student is entitled to $375 ($1,500 x $2,000 ÷ $8,000) and Parent is entitled to $1,125 ($1,500 x $6,000 ÷ $8,000).

When may an ineligible student later become eligible?
• A student in default of a student loan may qualify for those terms beginning after the student pays off the loan.
• A student who loses a LIFE or Palmetto Fellows Scholarship may qualify for those terms beginning after the loss of the
scholarship.
• A student who qualifies for in-state tuition after enrollment may qualify for those terms to which the in-state tuition applies.
• A student ineligible in the spring semester who becomes eligible for the fall semester must complete the annual requirement
for credit hours.

What is the credit limit for 2024 if the student attends a 2-year and 4-year college or university within the 2024 tax year?
A student who qualifies to include credit hours from a 2-year and 4-year college or university within the same taxable year is eligible for
a maximum credit amount of $1,500.

When a student qualifies by completing the semester requirement of credit hours, does tuition for non-semester credit hours
qualify for the credit?
You may claim tuition paid for non-semester credit hours only if the student is seeking a degree from the school offering the course and
if the student graduated from high school before the course began. A student seeking a degree at one college or university may transfer
to another college or university in order to seek a degree and qualify at both schools.

How long may I claim the credit?
The student must enroll in an eligible institution within 12 months of graduating from high school. The credit is available for four
consecutive years from the date of enrollment, whether the student takes a break or not.

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To which year does the payment apply?  
The tuition must be claimed in the year it is paid. The tuition qualifies for the credit if the student qualifies for the credit in the year of 
payment.  
 
Can a nonresident claim the credit?  
A nonresident taxpayer may claim the credit as long as the qualifying student is a resident. The student must be eligible for in-state 
tuition and fees. In-state eligibility requires a student to establish domicile in South Carolina.  
 
How many credit hours must a student complete to be eligible for the credit?  
The student must complete at least 30 credit hours (15 if only attending one semester) at the end of the taxable year for which the 
credit is claimed, or its equivalent as determined by the SCCHE. Meeting the institution's requirements to be considered a full-time 
student is not a factor in determining eligibility for the Tuition Tax Credit. See these instructions for equivalent credit hour 
requirements.  
 
What is the definition of completed hours?  
A student is considered to have completed a course regardless of the grade achieved. A student who receives an incomplete grade 
or withdraws from a course is not considered to have completed a course for purposes of the 30 credit hour requirement. 
 
May a student who transfers from out-of-state to an in-state college or university become eligible? 
The student can only become eligible by enrolling in the in-state college or university within 12 months of graduating high school 
and by qualifying for in-state tuition.  
 
For more information on the Tuition Tax Credit, see SC Revenue Ruling #24-3, available at dor.sc.gov/policy. 

Social Security Privacy Act Disclosure 
It is mandatory that you provide your Social Security Number on this tax form if you are an individual taxpayer. 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)(i) 
permits a state to use an individual's Social Security Number as means of identification in administration of any tax. SC Regulation 
117-201 mandates that any person required to make a return to the SCDOR must provide identifying numbers, as prescribed, for 
securing proper identification. Your Social Security Number is used for identification purposes. 

The Family Privacy Protection Act 
Under the Family Privacy Protection Act, the collection of personal information from citizens by the SCDOR is limited to the information 
necessary for the SCDOR to fulfill its statutory duties. In most instances, once this information is collected by the SCDOR, it is 
protected by law from public disclosure. In those situations where public disclosure is not prohibited, the Family Privacy Protection Act 
prevents such information from being used by third parties for commercial solicitation purposes.

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