The South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSL) is a self-sustaining, non-profit organization established by the State of South Carolina in 1973. It operates without state funding and is dedicated to making higher education more accessible and affordable for South Carolina residents. The corporation's primary mission is to provide an alternative source of education funding through its flagship program, the Palmetto Assistance Loan (PAL), offering fixed-rate loans to students and parents to help cover educational expenses.

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