South Carolina § 59-49-150 - Tuition and fees.

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§ 59-49-150. Tuition and fees.

A student who is a legal resident of this State may attend the school without paying tuition, but may pay fees for maintenance and food services unless he meets the poverty requirements as defined in the will of John de la Howe and by current rules or regulations of the State Department of Education defining measures of poverty. Notwithstanding these provisions, all out-of-state and international exchange students admitted to the school shall pay tuition and fees for maintenance and food services as determined by the board.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 22-514; 1952 Code SECTION 22-514; 1942 Code SECTION 5486; 1932 Code SECTION 5682; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2763; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1939 (41) 107; 1985 Act No. 35, SECTION 6; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), SECTION 17, eff September 28, 2020.

Effect of Amendment

2020 Act No. 164, SECTION 17, rewrote the section.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 59-49-150 ("Tuition and fees.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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