As of November 19, 2008, SC Student Loan has suspended all Palmetto Assistance Loan (PAL) programs due to the ongoing disruption in the credit markets

Palmetto Assistance Loan (PAL)

As of November 19, 2008, SC Student Loan has suspended all Palmetto Assistance Loan (PAL) programs due to the ongoing disruption in the credit markets. This decision will not impact any previously approved PAL loan commitments for the 2008-09 academic year and certainly has no impact upon our Federal Family Education Loan programs.

While it is unfortunate that we are forced to take this measure, SC Student Loan remains deeply committed to providing college access for students and families in South Carolina who rely on education loans for higher education. We encourage you to take advantage of all our federal loan programs including Federal Stafford, Federal Parent PLUS and Federal Graduate/Professional PLUS.

Should you wish to speak to a knowledgeable SC Student Loan representative about loan options for higher education, please call us toll-free at (800) 347-2752 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) Monday through Friday.