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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charleston Southern offering to help students affected by Limestone, St. Andrews closures
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—Charleston Southern University announced Wednesday that school officials have developed a plan to help students following the closures of Limestone and St. Andrews universities. To help students affected by the closures who are thinking of transferring to Charleston Southern, the university is offering the following: Tour Treasure Grant of $1,500 guaranteed for any transfer attending a registration day this summer; Freshman-level scholarships for students transferring to CSU this fall; Housing for early transfers; Credit transfer of up to 89 hours with registrar approval; Waived application fees; And personalized support from the enrollment and academic support teams. 'As a fellow Christian university, Charleston Southern University is holding the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and extended Limestone University and St. Andrews University families in our heartfelt prayers during this time of transition,' CSU President B. Keith Faulkner said. 'We recognize the deep impact a university home has on each life it touches, and our hearts are with all those navigating this unexpected chapter. CSU stands ready to extend a warm welcome to anyone seeking a Christ-centered community and a home away from home. You are not alone—we are here, and we are praying for you.' Enrollment counselors are also on standby to help with students' questions. Visit the university website to learn more about the degree programs CSU offers. Students and families can also contact enroll@ or 843.863.7000 to speak to the CSU admissions team. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charleston Southern University grows aeronautics with new flight school
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Southern University has purchased a flight school to provide a high-quality flight training experience for its aeronautics program. Charleston Southern purchased Chucktown Flight Training, LLC DBA Carolina Sky Flight Training, a local group based in Summerville. University officials say CSU began its partnership with the flight school back in 2021 to offer CSU's inaugural professional pilot degree, the only 4-year collegiate program in South Carolina. 'This is a historic and transformative moment in the life of our university,' said CSU President B. Keith Faulkner. 'This acquisition allows us to reach greater heights and excellence in our education of the next generation of pilots and managers. Whether they dream of flying for commercial airlines, service in Air Force or Space Force, or using their talents to serve in missions.' The CSU aeronautics program was started less than four years ago with 19 students and has grown to more than 150 students, according to the university. As a result of growing, CSU has committed to a multi-million dollar investment in the aeronautics program for 2025. In addition to the flight school, the university is providing a centralized location for the aeronautics faculty and staff in its second construction phase for the science and engineering building this summer. Officials say a new flight simulation lab will also be installed in that space. 'This acquisition ensures that the university will be able to provide stellar training for new pilots, as well as for others interested in avionics as a future career,' said CSU Board Chair Dean Murphy. 'As a university, we remain committed to offering educational opportunities which will afford our graduates with immediate employment opportunities. Exciting times to be a Buc!' The acquisition will also bring opportunities to the veterans enrolled at CSU. Officials say veterans will soon be able to apply U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 benefits to private pilot flight training. Owning the flight school also makes the professional pilot program eligible to be considered for approval to enroll international students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. CSU officials said they are working with Congress for additional equipment funding that will increase the training pipeline capacity and enhance the degree program experience. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Charleston Southern University launches new tuition program
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston Southern University has launched a new scholarship program that covers tuition, housing, and select food costs. Officials say the Palmetto Academic Excellence (PAE) Award will be available to Pell-eligible students pursuing STEM degrees, nursing, accounting, aeronautics, kinesiology, or education. Students at CSU eligible for the PAE award will have tuition for all four years covered, as well as housing and select meal plans for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. 'Charleston Southern is committed to removing barriers to college for students who have exhibited intellect and grit through high school and their first year in college. As a first-generation college student and an alumnus of CSU, I can relate to the very real challenges and choices of college and career, and I am forever grateful for the chance I had to study at a private Christian university. This scholarship program addresses student and industry needs of the Lowcountry region and South Carolina. CSU is at the forefront of educating the best and brightest students in the state, and the PAE will help us to continue to live out our mission of promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment.' President B. Keith Faulkner of CSU Students eligible for the Palmetto Academic Excellence Award must: Be a resident of South Carolina Hold at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA Complete the FAFSA Be pell-eligible for more than the 'Minimum Pell Grant' Qualify for the Palmetto Fellows Enhancement Scholarship Enrollment full-time in a traditional degree program and declare an eligible SC Enhancement program, per the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education Be pursuing a first bachelor's degree Complete 14 credit hours of college-level science and math courses in their first year at CSU The university says the PAE Award is renewable each year, provided the student maintains eligibility. To learn more about the PAE Award, visit the Charleston Southen University website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
